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.

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.

Principal Security Engineer

Company: Corescientific

Location: Northern America

Posted Apr 06, 2024

Core Scientific is a company that builds and manages infrastructure for high-value compute, with a focus on bitcoin mining and security. They are looking for a Security Engineer-Principal to join their team, with responsibilities including defining security requirements, driving compliance, and building secure infrastructure.

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.

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?
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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