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.

Enterprise Account Executive - Spanish speaker

Company: Canonical

Location: Latin America

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Canonical is a global tech company focused on open source software. They offer enterprise solutions based on their Linux distribution Ubuntu, targeting various industries. The company values empathy, intellect, passion, teamwork, and energy in their employees. They are expanding their sales team globally and seeking experienced professionals with open source knowledge.

Engineering Team Lead (Java)

Company: Upwork

Location: Latin America

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Upwork is a global work marketplace connecting businesses with skilled professionals. The company offers a hybrid workforce solutions team and seeks an engineering team lead to manage a team of highly skilled engineers, collaborate across teams, and deliver top-tier products to users. The role requires 8+ years of software development experience, leadership skills, technical expertise in software development life cycle, agile practices, and designing distributed backend systems. Upwork is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Jr. Business Systems Analyst

Company: Zapier

Location: Latin America,India,North America

Posted Dec 06, 2025

Zapier is seeking a Jr Business Systems Analyst to help power systems, workflows, and automation for their Support organization. The role involves making internal tools more reliable, processes more scalable, and support teams more efficient. Zapier values diversity, inclusion, and remote work, and provides a nonstandard application process to promote equity.

Sr. Software Engineer (Backend) - AI Tasks

Company: Zapier

Location: North America

Posted Dec 04, 2025

Zapier promotes AI integration in automation, hiring for AI Tasks roles. They seek engineers to build AI features, collaborate with teams, and contribute to scalable systems. The role emphasizes innovation, user experience, and cross-functional collaboration.

Brand Designer

Company: Metalab

Location: North America

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Metalab is seeking a remote Brand Designer with 5+ years of experience to guide brand design processes, create inspiring brands, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should be proficient in design tools, comfortable working independently or in a team, and passionate about storytelling and communicating concepts effectively.

Sr. Product Manager - AI Capabilities

Company: Zapier

Location: North America

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Zapier is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the vision and execution of their AI Capabilities team. The role involves defining and delivering the platform that will power all of Zapier's runtime AI products, including Agents, Chatbots, and AI by Zapier. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical foundation, experience working on platform-oriented products, and be comfortable navigating complex systems. They should be a builder at heart, self-directed, collaborative, and obsessed with delivering measurable business outcomes.

Technical Support Advisor II

Company: SpryPoint

Location: North America

Posted Dec 05, 2025

SpryPoint is a high-growth software company revolutionizing the utility industry with its cloud-native platform. Founded in 2012, the company has grown to 285+ employees serving 100+ utility clients across North America and the Caribbean. SpryPoint's mission is to provide comprehensive solutions that modernize the entire metertocash process, with a focus on customer success and continuous improvement.

Transaction Monitoring Lead

Company: Airtm

Location: Latin America,India

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Airtm is a financial infrastructure company focused on empowering digital entrepreneurs in emerging markets by providing a fast and comprehensive platform for low-value cross-border payments and local cashouts. They aim to build the necessary infrastructure for the online work economy and foster financial freedom for individuals, communities, and countries. The company is hiring a Transaction Monitoring Manager to lead a remote team in optimizing and automating AML controls, improving alert logic, and scaling the monitoring infrastructure.

Staff Engineer - Applied AI

Company: Zapier

Location: North America,EMEA

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Zapier is hiring a Staff Applied AI Engineer to lead the AI Capabilities team, which is responsible for building a unified AI platform that powers all AI products at Zapier. The role requires deep technical expertise in LLMs, orchestration, evaluation, and runtime systems, as well as the ability to shape the platform's architecture, guide technical decisions, and collaborate with product teams.

Talent Acquisition Sr Recruiter

Company: Trafilea

Location: North America,Latin America,EMEA,APAC

Posted Dec 04, 2025

Trafilea is a consumer tech platform that uses AI to help brands grow. They have over $1B in revenue, 12M customers, and 500+ talents across 19 countries. Trafilea builds and scales its own DTC brands while helping ambitious talent grow. They offer a remote, dynamic, and diverse work environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Senior Backend Engineer(Golang),Software Supply Chain Security: Auth Infrastructure

Company: GitLab

Location: North America,Latin America,APAC,Canada

Posted Dec 05, 2025

The role of a Senior Backend Engineer on the Auth Infrastructure team at GitLab involves building critical authentication and authorization infrastructure for millions of users. The position focuses on designing and implementing secure, performant, and reliable identity services while contributing to GitLab's move towards a zero-trust architecture and microservices-based future. The role requires strong backend development skills, experience with proxy and edge technologies, service mesh architectures, and distributed systems.

Sr. Director - Applied AI

Company: Zapier

Location: North America,EMEA

Posted Dec 05, 2025

Zapier is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering to lead their AI Orchestration engineering organization. The role involves managing engineering squads to innovate and deliver AI solutions, shaping the future of AI-powered automation for millions of customers. Zapier values diversity, remote work, and a culture of technical excellence.

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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