Staff Back-End Engineer (South America) Remote - Chile

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical point of reference for the squad and broader engineering team, ensuring best practices and architectural standards are upheld.
• Lead the design and architectural discussions, making pivotal decisions on technologies, frameworks, and design patterns.
• Advocate for and ensure the delivery of high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code. Conduct regular code reviews and provide mentorship to team members.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, provide technical insights, and ensure the timely delivery of features.
• Contribute to the engineering department's strategy and vision, bringing innovative ideas to improve customer-facing experiences.
• Address complex technical challenges, innovate solutions, and optimize existing systems for scalability and performance.
• Mentor and develop team members, helping them grow in their technical roles and careers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of software engineering experience with a proven track record of working on complex systems.
• Strong experience with Ruby. Go and Python are nice to have.
• Explicit mentoring of senior-level engineers regularly, leading to results.
• Significant experience in AWS based cloud architecture environments.
• In-depth knowledge of modern software engineering practices, design patterns, and architectures.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• A strong owner willing to roll up their sleeves, including coding and reviewing code of others.
• Ability to implement customer-facing solutions that solve the customers' true needs.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Go and Python.
• Experience with modern software engineering practices, design patterns, and architectures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of software engineering experience.
• Proven track record of working on complex systems.
• Experience with Ruby, AWS cloud architecture, and mentoring senior engineers.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive USD Compensation: Enjoy a market-leading rate paid in U.S. dollars.
• 100% Remote (Home Country Only): Work from anywhere in your home country—no relocation required, no borders crossed.
• Flexible Time Off: Our flexible PTO lets you recharge on your own terms and when you need it the most.
• Local Holiday Pay: We honor your nation's official holidays with paid time off—celebrate what matters to you.
• Continuous Learning: Get a free, all-inclusive learning membership for you and your household—including 1-on-1 tutoring hours, unlimited on-demand classes, and access to our full suite of learning products and services.
• Supercharge with AI: Gain exclusive access to cutting-edge AI tools that boost your productivity.
• Feedback-Rich, Collaborative Culture: Tap into regular training, peer reviews, and a team that treats every team member as a vital collaborator and owner in our success.
• Make a Global Impact: Your expertise fuels an innovative platform used by learners around the world.