Staff Software Engineer (Product) - São Paulo

Role Overview

Join a dynamic product engineering team as a Staff Software Engineer, where you'll architect and build scalable solutions that impact millions of users. This role is based in São Paulo, offering a hybrid work model that balances collaboration and flexibility. You'll work closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to drive technical strategy and deliver high-quality features.

We are looking for a seasoned engineer with a deep understanding of software architecture, a passion for mentoring, and a track record of shipping complex products. As a Staff Engineer, you'll not only write code but also influence technical direction, improve engineering practices, and foster a culture of excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of major product features, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and translate them into robust solutions.
• Mentor and guide engineers, promoting best practices in code quality, testing, and architecture.
• Drive technical innovation by evaluating and adopting new tools and technologies.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and agile ceremonies.
• Contribute to the overall product roadmap by providing technical insights and estimates.

Core Requirements & Technical Stack

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or staff role.
• Strong proficiency in modern programming languages such as Java, Python, or Go.
• Deep experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make pragmatic trade-offs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with event-driven architectures and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Familiarity with frontend technologies (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Prior experience in a product-led growth environment.
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical blog posts.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Hybrid work model with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• Home office setup allowance.
• Opportunity to work with a global, diverse team.
• Career growth and mentorship programs.