Engine - Senior Software Engineer, Backend - LATAM
Requirements
• AI fluency — you're comfortable using Claude, Cursor, or similar tools as your main coding interface; you don't just use them occasionally • Strong system design skills — you can walk through architectural decisions you've made, explain tradeoffs, and think at the infrastructure level • Proven delivery — you've shipped complex systems, not just features; you can speak to the weight and scope of what you've built • Self-directed working style — you don't need daily direction; you identify what needs to happen and drive it • Comfortable handling ambiguity — cross-team requests don't always come in neatly scoped; you ask the right questions and figure it out • Adaptable to shifting priorities — lodging is the highest-demand vertical at Engine; plans change • Excellent communication — you can explain technical problems clearly to non-technical stakeholders like accountants and business ops teams • Java or Kotlin experience (most of our services are Java/Kotlin; not a hard requirement with AI in the loop) • SQL and relational databases • Terraform, Datadog, or Splunk experience • This is an evergreen opening, we review applications on an ongoing basis. This is a full-time, contractor role for candidates based in Latin America. • The Engine Edge: Perks & CompensationWe believe in rewarding great work with great benefits:
Responsibilities
• Drive the design and implementation of greenfield services, replacing legacy code with modern microservices, strong test coverage, and production-grade observability • Collaborate closely with Product Managers and other Engineering teams to translate requirements into engineering solutions • Use AI tools (Claude and/or Cursor) as your primary development environment • Drive projects independently: own your work, surface blockers, keep things moving
Benefits
• Compensation: Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with equity for all employees. Some roles are also eligible for bonuses or commissions. • Benefits: Check out our full list at engine.com/culture • Environments for Success: Different roles have different needs in terms of the environments that drive success which is why we have a hybrid-hub model. Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we'll make sure you have what you need to succeed. • Environments for Success: • Perks and benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and more
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