Senior Software Engineer (Brazil)

Connectly·Remote(Brazil)
Software Development
Excel

WFA Digital Insight

The demand for skilled software engineers in Latin America has grown significantly, with a 25% increase in job openings in the past year. As conversational commerce continues to shape the retail industry, companies like Connectly are at the forefront of this revolution. With a strong focus on AI-driven solutions, this role offers a unique opportunity for engineers to work on cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a world-class team. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Job Description

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer at Connectly, you will play a critical role in building and deploying large-scale conversational AI solutions for enterprise clients. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, sales, and AI platform teams, to design and launch powerful conversational experiences. Your expertise in software engineering will be essential in shaping the future of conversational commerce in Latin America.

The role entails collaborating with product managers, designers, and enterprise partners to define user journeys, performance goals, and success metrics. You will also leverage and contribute to Connectly's AI platform, working with engineering teams in San Francisco to integrate new capabilities and influence platform direction. Your technical expertise and problem-solving skills will be essential in establishing, tracking, and iterating on AI performance metrics, leveraging data to optimize outcomes and drive measurable business results.

Connectly operates as a hybrid company, with offices in Bogotá and San Francisco, and a remote-first culture everywhere else. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be part of a world-class team that values curiosity, impact, and continuous learning.

What You Will Do

  • Design, build, and launch production-grade conversational AI solutions for enterprise clients, from rapid prototypes to scalable deployments
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and enterprise partners to define user journeys, performance goals, and success metrics
  • Leverage and contribute to Connectly's AI platform, working with engineering teams in San Francisco to integrate new capabilities and influence platform direction
  • Experiment with AI-driven features, including LLM-based agents, retrieval systems, and automation pipelines to continuously improve customer engagement
  • Develop and maintain backend systems using Python, AWS, Kafka, Postgres, and DynamoDB for scalability and reliability
  • Establish, track, and iterate on AI performance metrics, leveraging data to optimize outcomes and drive measurable business results
  • Plan and manage your workstream, making thoughtful tradeoffs between deadlines, quality, and innovation
  • Mentor teammates, contribute to code reviews, and uphold engineering best practices in a fast-moving, distributed environment
  • Collaborate with sales and product teams to identify new business opportunities and develop solutions to drive revenue growth

What We Are Looking For

  • BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience in hands-on software engineering roles
  • Proven track record building and scaling enterprise systems using Python, AWS, Kafka, Postgres, and/or DynamoDB
  • Experience with frontend engineering (React, TypeScript, etc.) is a plus
  • Prior experience developing or deploying conversational AI applications is a strong plus
  • Experience working in fast-paced, customer-centric environments, ideally in a startup or high-growth tech company
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Deep attention to detail, paired with strong system-level thinking
  • A bias for action and results, with comfort navigating ambiguity and evolving product needs

Nice to Have

  • Hands-on experience with prompt design, agent evaluation, and LLM-based system integration
  • Experience with cloud-based infrastructure and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git)

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive compensation with equity participation
  • Unlimited time off and flexible working hours
  • Hybrid work opportunities with offices in Bogotá and San Francisco
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in a fast-moving, distributed environment
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a world-class team
  • Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance and contributions

How to Stand Out

  • Showcase your technical expertise in software engineering, particularly in areas like Python, AWS, and conversational AI.
  • Highlight your experience in building and scaling enterprise systems, and your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Be prepared to discuss your problem-solving skills and approach to complex technical challenges.
  • Demonstrate your understanding of the conversational commerce industry and the role of AI in shaping its future.
  • Be prepared to provide examples of your experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems.
  • Showcase your ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and your experience with collaborative tools and platforms.

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