Capabilities v5.0

25 domains. One accountable partner.

From bare-metal firmware to distributed cloud infrastructure, AI systems to industrial automation — we design, build, and guarantee outcomes across the full technical stack.

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Click any of the 25 domains below to see a full service breakdown, pricing range, and delivery model.

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Low-Risk Entry Points

Not ready for a full engagement? Start with a fixed-scope assessment to validate fit and get immediate value.

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Clarity Session

A 60-minute technical assessment of your current architecture, stack, or hiring plan. Ends with 3 prioritised action items and a written summary.

Guarantee: Full refund if you don't get 3 actionable insights.

Investment
$500 – $1,500
Fixed Scope
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Quick Win Audit

A full-domain technical audit over 5 business days. Delivers a prioritised findings report, risk matrix, and recommended remediation roadmap.

Guarantee: Nothing owed until report delivered and reviewed.

Investment
$2,500 – $5,000
Fixed Scope
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CTO-for-a-Day

A Principal Architect embedded in your team for one full day. Advisory on architecture decisions, vendor selection, technical hiring, or sprint planning.

Guarantee: Don't pay if it's not the most valuable technical day you've spent.

Investment
$2,500 – $6,000
Fixed Scope
Ongoing Partnerships

Engineering Retainers

Predictable, outcome-focused partnerships. Minimum commitments ensure deep context and consistent delivery standards.

3-month minimum

SIGNAL

Ideal for early-stage startups needing technical oversight, architecture reviews, and a senior voice on critical decisions.

8 hrs / mo
$3,000/mo
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3-month minimum

GROWTH

Continuous engineering support with a dedicated lead engineer plus Fractional CTO access for rapid, accountable feature development.

20 hrs / mo
$6,500/mo
Select Plan
6-month minimum

SCALE

Embedded CTO with 40 hours per month. Deep integration for teams scaling infrastructure, hiring, and engineering culture simultaneously.

40 hrs / mo
$12,000/mo
Select Plan
6-month minimum

DOMINATION

Full-stack capability with a dedicated project manager, 80 hours per month, and a senior engineer embedded in your product team.

80 hrs / mo
$22,000/mo
Select Plan
12-month minimum

ENTERPRISE

Custom multi-system integration, 24/7 mission-critical support, and a bespoke delivery team structured around your organisation.

Dedicated team
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Technical Advisory & Fractional CTO

We don't just write code — we help you navigate complex architectural decisions, build engineering culture, and communicate technical strategy to boards and investors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you handle intellectual property?expand_more
All IP developed during the engagement is fully assigned to the client upon receipt of final payment. We provide all source code, schematics, design files, and documentation as part of every delivery.
What is your typical lead time for a project?expand_more
Depending on current capacity, we typically kick off projects within 2-4 weeks of contract signing. Urgent requirements can sometimes be accommodated within our GROWTH or SCALE retainer tiers.
Do you work with non-technical founders?expand_more
Yes — many of our clients are subject-matter experts without a deep engineering background. We act as their technical bridge, translating business requirements into robust technical specifications.
Which geographies do you operate in?expand_more
We operate across the UK, US, Australia, Canada, and UAE. Our delivery network is globally distributed, but all engagements are managed by a Principal Architect with full accountability for outcomes.
What separates whitecubeblack from a typical agency?expand_more
We do not bill hours — we guarantee outcomes. Every engagement has a defined deliverable, a fixed scope, and a Principal Architect accountable for the standard. The value is not in our time; it is in what we ship.

Ready to build the future stack?

Schedule a technical consultation with our engineering leads. Start with a Clarity Session if you're not sure where to begin.