Tech Jobs in Latin America

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Latin America is emerging as a powerhouse for tech talent, with cities like Bogotá, Santiago, Mexico City, and São Paulo attracting global investors and local startups alike. The region offers a blend of high growth potential, competitive salaries, and a vibrant ecosystem of fintech, e‑commerce, and SaaS companies that are rapidly scaling.

Key players include fintech giants such as Nubank, PagSeguro, and Ualá; e‑commerce leaders MercadoLibre and Despegar; SaaS and cloud innovators like Globant and Linte; and gaming studios such as Ubisoft Mexico and B2W Digital. These companies are hiring software engineers, data scientists, product managers, and UX designers, creating a diverse array of opportunities.

While the cost of living in major hubs can vary—Mexico City and São Paulo are among the most expensive—Latin American salaries have been keeping pace, especially in tech. Transparent pay data helps candidates compare offers across cities, negotiate fair compensation, and make informed relocation decisions.

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Company: Builder.io

Location: North America

Posted Nov 24, 2025

The role of Lead Infrastructure Engineer on the Fusion team involves shaping the future of the production platform Fusion Cloud. The responsibilities include VPC architecture, Kubernetes scaling, networking, Infrastructure-as-Code, observability, and tooling. The requirements include 7+ years of experience in SRE/DevOps/Infrastructure Engineering, deep expertise in a major cloud provider, proficiency in managing production environments, adaptability, customer focus, and IaC/scripting skills.

Data Engineer

Company: Zapier

Location: North America,EMEA

Posted Nov 23, 2025

Zapier is seeking a Data Engineer to help shape data systems and scale automation globally. The role involves building scalable data services, collaborating with teams, and ensuring data reliability. The company emphasizes diversity, remote work flexibility, and a commitment to inclusion.

Sr. Data Engineer

Company: Zapier

Location: North America

Posted Nov 23, 2025

Zapier is a company that builds automation and AI products to help businesses scale. They are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to help shape the future of data usage in their products. The role involves architecting and scaling data systems, defining data architecture and standards, driving standards quality and governance, performance tuning, maintenance and optimization, advancing reusability and enablement, and influencing technical direction. Zapier values diversity, inclusion, and remote work.

Engineering Manager - Growth

Company: Zapier

Location: North America

Posted Nov 24, 2025

Zapier is seeking an Engineering Manager for Growth Personalization to lead a team building and maintaining the company's personalization infrastructure. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, defining technical strategy, and driving user engagement through personalized experiences. Zapier values responsible AI use and emphasizes remote work, diversity, and inclusivity.

Enterprise Solutions Engineer

Company: Hightouch

Location: North America

Posted Nov 23, 2025

Hightouch is seeking an Enterprise Solutions Engineer to work closely with big-name companies, solve complex problems, and teach people. The role involves partnering with Account Executives, advocating for customer interests, and creating compelling technical content. The ideal candidate should have 4+ years of sales experience, strong discovery and interpersonal skills, and experience selling Martech and Data Solutions.

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Company: PadSplit

Location: Latin America

Posted Nov 23, 2025

PadSplit is hiring a Full Stack Engineer to join an international engineering team. The role requires proficiency in both frontend and backend technologies, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a Pod. The ideal candidate will develop and maintain both frontend and backend components, optimize application performance, and stay updated with the latest industry trends.

Platform Engineer

Company: PadSplit

Location: Latin America

Posted Nov 24, 2025

This job posting seeks a senior Platform Engineer to enhance backend systems and ensure marketplace platform stability. The role requires expertise in Django and AWS, with responsibilities spanning system architecture, code quality, and cross-pod collaboration. The interview process includes multiple stages, and compensation ranges from $70,000 to $90,000 annually.

Staff Full-Stack Engineer

Company: Upwork

Location: Latin America

Posted Nov 23, 2025

Upwork is a global work marketplace connecting businesses with skilled professionals. The company is investing in AI-powered matchmaking and recommendation infrastructure. The job posting is for a contract position focused on designing and implementing core systems for AI-powered matchmaking, with responsibilities including system design, architectural decisions, and mentoring engineers.

Computer Science Ph.D. Internships - 2026

Company: Brave

Location: Europe,UK,North America

Posted Nov 22, 2025

Brave is offering summer internships for PhD students to work on groundbreaking technologies that make the web faster, safer, and more private. The company is changing the way advertising is done on the web and is deeply connected to cutting-edge academic research.

Senior Python Developer

Company: Talent Hackers

Location: Latin America

Posted Nov 23, 2025

This job posting seeks a Senior Python Developer with experience in backend architecture, DevOps, AI, and telephony integrations. Key responsibilities include writing production-ready code, mentoring junior developers, managing CI/CD pipelines, and designing AI agent systems. Requirements emphasize 5+ years of Python experience, strong architectural skills, and collaboration in development teams.

Intern Social Media Manager

Company: WeLearn

Location: Latin America

Posted Nov 23, 2025

WeLearn is a fast-growing startup founded by former Google and Facebook strategists. They partner with content creators and influencers, supporting them in running their businesses. The company is looking for talented and driven individuals to join their vibrant team. They offer a freelance contract with the possibility of transitioning to a full-time long-term role after successful completion of the internship.

Mobile Engineer (React Native)

Company: PadSplit

Location: Latin America

Posted Nov 23, 2025

PadSplit is seeking a proactive React Native Mobile Engineer to lead mobile app development, enhance web frontend using Reactjs, and collaborate cross-functionally. The role involves building and optimizing mobile apps, enhancing web interfaces, collaborating with design and product teams, ensuring code quality, optimizing performance, and driving development. The ideal candidate should have expertise in React Native, strong Reactjs skills, backend awareness, database knowledge, version control mastery, testing proficiency, problem-solving strength, and effective communication.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in Latin America?
The region offers a full spectrum of roles: software engineers (front‑end, back‑end, full‑stack, mobile), DevOps, data scientists, AI/ML engineers, cybersecurity analysts, blockchain developers, product managers, UX/UI designers, QA engineers, cloud architects, and technical support specialists. High‑growth sectors include fintech (Nubank, PagSeguro), e‑commerce (MercadoLibre, Despegar), SaaS (Globant, Linte), gaming (Ubisoft Mexico, B2W Digital), and digital health (Bionexo).
Is remote work common in Latin America tech jobs?
Yes, many Latin American companies offer hybrid or fully remote positions. Globant, Belatrix, and Accenture Latin America frequently list remote roles that can be based in any major city or even outside the country if you have reliable internet and time zone compatibility. On‑site roles are still prevalent in headquarters such as Mexico City, São Paulo, Buenos Aires, and Bogotá, especially for senior technical or product leadership positions.
Who are the major employers in Latin America tech?
Top employers include MercadoLibre (Argentina), Nubank (Brazil), PagSeguro (Brazil), Globant (Argentina), Despegar (Argentina), Bionexo (Brazil), Linte (Brazil), Ualá (Argentina), Rappi (Colombia), and Despegar (Chile). These companies operate in multiple Latin American cities and often recruit talent across borders, offering competitive benefits and international exposure.
What are the salary expectations for tech roles in Latin America?
Salary ranges vary by city and role. For software engineers: Mexico City $20k–$45k USD/year, São Paulo $25k–$60k USD/year, Buenos Aires $30k–$70k USD/year, and Bogotá $35k–$80k USD/year. Senior roles or specialized positions (AI, cloud, security) can reach $80k–$120k USD/year, especially in multinational firms. Local cost of living should be factored into negotiations.
What advice should I follow when relocating for tech work in Latin America?
Start by researching visa requirements; many countries offer tech visas or work permits for specialized talent. Choose a city with a strong tech ecosystem—Mexico City, São Paulo, Bogotá, Santiago, or Buenos Aires. Learn basic Spanish or Portuguese, as it speeds integration and networking. Attend local meetups (e.g., Meetup.com events), join tech communities, and use LinkedIn groups for your niche. When negotiating, request a relocation package that covers housing, transportation, and health insurance. Finally, consider the local safety and health infrastructure before signing.

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