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.

Product & UX Business Data Engineer - Design Marketplace

Company: Truelogic Software

Location: Latin America

Posted Mar 27, 2024

Truelogic is a leading provider of nearshore staff augmentation services. They help companies achieve their digital transformation goals. The company is looking for a data engineer to join their analytics team, which possesses a diverse set of skills. The team builds and maintains standalone applications and has opportunities for rapid impact.

Design Operations Manager

Company: Metalab

Location: North America,Brazil,Latin America

Posted Mar 27, 2024

Metalab is seeking a Design Operations Manager to lead process coordination, design tooling, and communication within their 60+ person design and research team. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, establishing a vision for design operations, and fostering a healthy design culture.

Staff Data Engineer - Software and Data Company

Company: Truelogic Software

Location: Latin America

Posted Mar 27, 2024

Truelogic, a leading provider of nearshore staff augmentation services based in New York, is seeking a Staff Data Engineer. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with Java 8+, Scala, or Python, and proven experience building enterprise-grade software in a cloud-native environment. The role involves designing, implementing, and deploying the company's Data Platform, leveraging cloud computing architectures, and working closely with various data professionals. The successful candidate will have a key role in shaping the platform's direction and evangelizing new solutions across the company.

Executive Business Administrator - Accounting

Company: GitLab

Location: North America

Posted Mar 27, 2024

The role of an Executive Business Administrator (EBA) at GitLab involves supporting the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) by managing a complex calendar, coordinating travel, running meetings, planning events, drafting communications, assisting with recruiting, managing email, compiling expense reports, providing coverage for other EBAs, and handling special projects. The ideal candidate should have previous administrative experience supporting finance leaders, be a self-starter with strong technical skills, demonstrate leadership, have event planning experience, be a detailed planner, be an effective communicator, and have a passion for GitLab. GitLab offers a flexible remote work environment with benefits such as health, finance, and well-being support, flexible paid time off, team member resource groups, equity compensation, growth and development budget, parental leave, and home office support.

Software Engineer - Backend (Intermediate/Senior)

Company: StackAdapt

Location: Canada,North America

Posted Mar 27, 2024

StackAdapt is a high-performing programmatic advertising platform, recognized for its innovative solutions and diverse workplace. It specializes in multi-channel advertising, including native display, video, connected TV, audio, in-game, and digital out-of-home ads. The company empowers numerous digitally-focused businesses to deliver exceptional campaign performance. StackAdapt is the top-performing platform in its field, ranking highest in performance by G2 Crowd for the fourth time. It is one of the fastest-growing companies in Canada and ranks 6th in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 ranking and 23rd in Fast 500 in North America. The company's real-time advertising bidding system handles over 3 million requests per second and stores several terabytes of data daily. StackAdapt is a Remote First company, open to candidates located anywhere in North America. The role involves building highly scalable distributed real-time micro-services primarily written in Go, working with large data sets and various databases, and building software that utilizes messaging queues. StackAdapt offers competitive benefits, including RRSP matching, comprehensive mental health care, full benefits from day one, work-from-home reimbursements, and a robust training and onboarding program.

Solutions Architect

Company: Applaudo Studios

Location: Central America

Posted Mar 26, 2024

Applaudo Studios is seeking a Solutions Architect with a Bachelor's Degree in IT, 4+ years of experience in software engineering, and expertise in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud technologies. The role involves assisting sales teams, conducting technical discovery workshops, and delivering presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, be well-versed in agile methodologies, and possess leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills. Applaudo values trust, communication, respect, excellence, and teamwork, offering benefits such as work from home, flexible schedule, and private medical insurance.

Silicon Alliances Ecosystem Development Manager

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America,EMEA

Posted Mar 27, 2024

Canonical is hiring for a Silicon Alliances Ecosystem Development Manager role, which involves working with leading semiconductor companies to combine open source adoption with innovative optimizations. The role requires a passion for both hardware and software technology, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges and architect solutions across global teams. The successful candidate will represent Canonical, develop joint product roadmaps, and manage market messaging. Canonical offers a competitive base pay, a fully remote working environment, and additional benefits such as a personal learning and development budget, annual compensation review, and recognition rewards.

Staff Backend Engineer (Office of the CEO)

Company: GitLab

Location: North America,Latin America

Posted Mar 27, 2024

The job description is for a Backend Engineer at GitLab, responsible for developing features and improvements to the GitLab product. The role requires significant professional experience with Ruby on Rails or other required technologies, proficiency in English, and a positive and solution-oriented mindset.

Contract: Java Development Team Lead / Manager

Company: Upwork

Location: Latin America

Posted Mar 28, 2024

Upwork, a global work marketplace, is seeking an experienced Java Development Team Lead/Manager to work on one of their products. The role involves leading and growing a team of software engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality products. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of software development experience using Java, at least 3 years of team management experience, and strong project management skills. Upwork is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Creative Technologist

Company: Brilliant

Location: North America,Latin America

Posted Mar 27, 2024

Brilliant is a company focused on providing interactive learning experiences in math, data, and AI for adults. They prioritize building a healthy business and have a mission-aligned team culture. The Creative Technologist role involves crafting interactive programs for courses, combining technical expertise with creative taste. The ideal candidate should be adaptable, a strong communicator, flexible, and have an affinity for problem-solving. The compensation package includes top-notch health care, generous parental leave, flexible PTO, and more.

Head of Comms & Brand Positioning

Company: Airtm

Location: Latin America

Posted Mar 26, 2024

Airtm is a company that aims to empower individuals in the developing world by connecting them to the digital economy. The Head of Comms & Brand Positioning at Airtm is responsible for developing and executing a compelling brand narrative, managing media relations, overseeing social media and influencer partnerships, and leading the brand and communications team. The role requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in brand management or public relations, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the digital economy and crypto industry.

UI/UX Designer

Company: Files.com

Location: North America Only

Posted Mar 29, 2024

Files.com is a remote-first company that offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a fun-loving team. They are looking for a Senior UX/UI Designer to join their team and work on building new designs and improving existing flows.

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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