Yes, they don't want to pay actual employees because their costs would be higher. But, they're also likely taking R&D tax credits, and having a 1099 makes the

Yes, they don't want to pay actual employees because their costs would be higher. But, they're also likely taking R&D tax credits, and having a 1099 makes the accounting much easier for them. They make an update to the routing software, or anything, roll it out, 'measure', boom R&D tax credit. This is a boon to their bottom line.