Tech Jobs in Latin America

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Latin America is rapidly becoming a technology hotspot. Companies such as Globant, Nubank, and MercadoLibre are building large engineering teams in São Paulo, Mexico City, Bogotá, and Medellín. The region offers a high density of startups and a growing demand for software engineers, data scientists, and product managers.

The tech landscape here is dominated by fintech, e‑commerce, healthtech, and SaaS. Rappi’s logistics platform, Despegar’s travel booking, and Auth0’s identity‑management solutions highlight the diversity of opportunities. Neighborhoods like SoHo in Mexico City, Beco do Ponto in São Paulo, and La Candelaria in Bogotá are known for co‑working spaces and innovation hubs.

Cost of living varies by city but remains lower than many Western markets. Rent in Mexico City averages $400 per month, Bogotá $350, Buenos Aires $300, and São Paulo $600. Transparent salary data lets candidates compare roles against local living costs, ensuring that a $55,000 salary in Mexico City matches or exceeds the purchasing power of a $60,000 offer in São Paulo.

Software Engineer - Micro/Private/Bare-Metal Cloud

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America,EMEA

Posted Apr 06, 2024

Canonical, a leading international software company, is seeking an experienced software engineer passionate about open source software, Linux, and Data Centre automation. The successful candidate will join the Ubuntu MAAS team, responsible for delivering Metal As A Service hyperscale provisioning technology. The role involves developing MAAS core components, shaping its architecture, collaborating with other teams, contributing to continuous integration, and providing technical communication. The ideal candidate should have a solid track record in Python or Go, excellent problem-solving skills, strong English communication, and experience with Linux server technologies. Canonical offers a distributed work environment, personal learning budget, annual compensation review, and recognition rewards.

Golang System Software Engineer - Containers / Virtualisation

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America,EMEA

Posted Apr 06, 2024

Canonical is hiring a Golang software engineer to work on the low-level Go codebase. The team is responsible for the design, development, and evolution of LXD, a modern system container and virtual machine manager. The company offers a fun, fast-paced team environment, a career full of learning and development, and a remote work environment.

Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - Ubuntu Pro

Company: Canonical

Location: EMEA,North America,Latin America

Posted Apr 06, 2024

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is seeking a leader for a globally distributed team of engineers. The role involves managing the software that manages access to all professional Ubuntu offerings, influencing its evolution, and coordinating new features with various teams and partners. The successful candidate will be passionate about Ubuntu, open source, and large innovative customers. They will build and lead a team, develop talent, work with product management, and advocate for modern agile software development practices. Canonical offers a distributed work environment, personal learning budget, annual compensation review, and recognition rewards.

Software Engineer - Identity Management for Canonical Products

Company: Canonical

Location: EMEA,North America,Latin America

Posted Apr 06, 2024

Canonical is seeking an experienced software engineer to work on identity management products. The role involves modernizing and expanding the capabilities of identity management solutions, collaborating with a distributed team, and working on strategy and execution.

Engineering Manager- Ceph & Distributed Storage

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America,EMEA

Posted Apr 06, 2024

The text describes a job opening for an engineering manager at Canonical, a company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu. The job involves leading a team building a Ceph focused software defined storage solution, developing and growing team members, and demonstrating sound engineering principles.

Cloud Field Engineer - Entry Level

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America

Posted Apr 06, 2024

Canonical, a global software company, is seeking a Linux and cloud solutions architect with expertise in AI/ML, MLOps, Linux virtualization, containers, networking, and cloud computing technologies. The role involves designing and deploying cloud solutions, architecting infrastructure, developing Kubernetes operators, and collaborating with customers. Canonical offers learning opportunities, parental leave, diversity support, remote work, competitive salary, and recognition rewards.

Partner Marketing Manager - Public Clouds

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America

Posted Apr 06, 2024

Canonical is looking for a Partner Marketing Manager to develop co-marketing relationships with public cloud partners. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology and marketing, with experience in B2B marketing and strong customer/partner relationship management skills.

Engineering Director, Community

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America,EMEA

Posted Apr 06, 2024

The Engineering Director of Community at Canonical will have a significant impact on growing community engagement and processes across all engineering teams. The role involves assisting various teams in broadening their community engagement activities, ensuring community is an important aspect of engineering work, and mentoring new and existing contributors. The role also includes organizing cross-team participation in community events, collaborating with developer advocates and PR teams, and promoting Ubuntu and related technologies via blogs and social media. The ideal candidate should have a long history of community engagement, experience leading projects and teams, strong communication skills, and a passion for technology and collaboration.

Engineering Manager - Python and K8s

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America

Posted Apr 06, 2024

Canonical is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on productising business workloads using Python and Kubernetes. The role involves building and managing a regional team, developing team members through coaching and mentoring, and advancing modern agile software development practices. The ideal candidate will have experience in Docker and Kubernetes operations, a software engineering background with proven Python experience, and a passion for building products that improve software and infrastructure operations.

Software Engineer - OpenStack

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America

Posted Apr 06, 2024

Canonical is offering an exciting opportunity for a Python software engineer passionate about open source software, particularly Linux and OpenStack. The role involves building Charmed OpenStack and Ceph, collaborating with a distributed team, and working on multiple architectures. The ideal candidate should have experience with Python, Ubuntu Linux, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Ceph, and other related cloud technologies. The job is remote and offers learning and development opportunities, annual compensation review, recognition rewards, annual leave, priority pass for travel, and flexible working options.

Site Reliability Engineer, Americas

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America

Posted Apr 06, 2024

Canonical is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer with Python software engineering skills to join their team. The role involves practicing devsecops from bare metal to applications, architecting and running OpenStack, Kubernetes, and software-defined storage. The company offers a culture of openness, inclusiveness, and a wide range of engineering disciplines. Canonical is a remote-first company that values excellence and continuous learning. The ideal candidate should have a software engineering or computer science degree, Linux experience, Python software development experience, and devops experience.

Engineering Manager, Ubuntu Server - cloud-init

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America,EMEA

Posted Apr 06, 2024

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is seeking a leader for a globally distributed team. The role involves managing the team delivering cloud-init, a standard for customizing cloud instances, to various distributions and platforms. The successful candidate will work with cloud providers, the cloud-init community, and distributions to influence the product's evolution. They will also build and lead a team, develop talent, and work with product management to define the vision and strategy for Ubuntu. The role offers a distributed work environment, personal learning budget, annual compensation review, and recognition rewards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in Latin America?
Software Engineer, Frontend/Backend Developer, Data Scientist, DevOps Engineer, Product Manager, UX/UI Designer, QA Engineer, Cybersecurity Analyst. Roles often focus on mobile, cloud, AI, and fintech solutions.
How do remote vs on-site trends look in Latin America?
Remote work is common, especially for multinational firms. Hybrid models are growing, with scheduled on‑site days for collaboration. Companies like Globant and MercadoLibre offer fully remote, part‑time, and on‑site roles.
Which major employers dominate the Latin American tech scene?
Top employers include Globant (Argentina/São Paulo), MercadoLibre (Argentina), Nubank (Brazil), Rappi (Colombia), Despegar (Argentina), Auth0 (USA but with Latin‑American offices), and local incubators like SeedRocket and Endeavor.
What are the salary expectations for tech roles in Latin America?
Average annual salary for a mid‑level software engineer ranges from $45k to $70k USD, depending on city and experience. Fintech roles often pay toward the upper end, while data science roles can exceed $80k in São Paulo.
What advice should I follow when relocating to Latin America for tech work?
Research visa requirements: Mexico offers a temporary resident visa, Brazil requires work permits, and Argentina allows digital nomad visas. Learn Spanish or Portuguese, understand local customs, and consider neighborhoods with co‑working spaces for networking. Use local job boards and community meetups to connect with hiring managers.

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