Ai Product Builder

Improvado; La Pampa; À distance; ARS 136 310 000 - 227 183 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

100% remote (LATAM)

Laptop provided

Generous PTO

High ownership & autonomy

Résumé du poste

Prometeo Talent partners with a fast-growing US cybersecurity startup to hire a Senior Backend Engineer. You will design, build, and scale backend services in Java and Python, contribute to AI-driven features, and own systems end-to-end.

You will work with a highly technical team in a remote LATAM setting, emphasizing reliability, performance, and maintainability while leveraging AI-assisted development workflows.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering or backend development.
• 5+ years of professional Python experience building production backend systems.
• Strong experience with Java.
• Hands-on AI/LLM-based application development experience.
• Experience building AI-driven features or agentic workflows in production.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and scalable architectures.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production.
• Ownership mindset and ability to thrive in startup environments.
• Advanced English level.

Responsabilités

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Python.
• Develop distributed systems with databases, APIs, message queues, and processing pipelines.
• Own features from design to monitoring and optimization.
• Build production-ready systems focused on reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with product/engineering to translate requirements into solutions.
• Improve system performance, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Connaissances

Python

Java

AI/LLM development

Distributed systems

Docker

Kubernetes

English

Outils

Docker

Kubernetes

Description du poste

At Prometeo Talent, we connect top‑tier tech and engineering professionals with companies that are shaping the future. With a strong presence across America and Europe, we’re proud to be one of the highest‑rated recruitment agencies in the market.

We're currently partnering with a fast‑growing US‑based cybersecurity startup. The company is building innovative security solutions that help organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture through intelligent, scalable, and modern technology. As an early‑stage startup, you'll have the opportunity to work on complex technical challenges, contribute to product evolution, and make a direct impact on the growth and success of the platform.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who thrives in startup environments and enjoys building scalable systems from the ground up.

This role is ideal for engineers who combine deep backend expertise with a strong ownership mindset. You will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining distributed systems while collaborating with a highly technical and fast‑moving team.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Java and Python, enjoys solving complex engineering problems, and embraces AI‑assisted development workflows to increase productivity without compromising quality.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Python.
• Develop distributed systems involving databases, APIs, message queues, and data processing pipelines.
• Take full ownership of features and services throughout their lifecycle, from design and implementation to monitoring and optimization.
• Build production‑ready systems with a strong focus on reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Improve system performance, scalability, and operational efficiency across the platform.
• Leverage AI‑assisted development tools to accelerate delivery while ensuring code quality and engineering best practices.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to key technical decisions as the company scales.
• Continuously improve development processes, tooling, and engineering standards.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering or backend development.
• 5+ professional experience with Python, building and maintaining production‑grade backend systems.
• Strong experience with Java.
• Hands‑on experience with AI/LLM‑based application development (AI agents, agentic systems, or LLM‑powered applications)
• Experience building AI‑driven features, LLM integrations, or agentic workflows in production environments is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, scalable architectures, and asynchronous processing.
• Experience working with databases, message queues, and data processing pipelines.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
• Proven experience building, maintaining, optimizing, and improving products after launch.
• Strong ownership mindset, autonomy, and ability to thrive in startup or fast‑paced environments.
• Advanced English level.

Nice to have

• Experience working in product‑focused companies, owning products beyond the initial development phase.
• Experience in cybersecurity products or security‑focused platforms.
• Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging systems.
• Experience building large‑scale distributed data processing systems.
• Background in high‑growth startups or scale‑ups.
• Previous experience in large technology companies.

What’s in it for You

• 100% remote work with flexibility to work from LATAM.
• Join an early‑stage cybersecurity startup where your work will directly impact the product and company growth.
• Be part of an engineering culture that embraces modern AI‑assisted development workflows.
• Company‑provided laptop and equipment.
• Generous PTO and regional holidays.
• High ownership, autonomy, and direct influence on technical decisions.