Head of Engineering

Luca; Ciudad de México; A distancia; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading EdTech company is seeking a Head of Engineering to define the company's technology strategy and lead the engineering team. This remote full-time role focuses on integrating AI-driven technologies and optimizing processes while ensuring scalability and reliability across products. Candidates should have over 7 years of software engineering experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in cloud architectures and front-end technologies. Join us and shape the future of education in Latin America.

Servicios

Remote work within Mexico/Argentina time zones

Culture of ownership and continuous learning

Impact on millions of students

Formación

• 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• Solid background in scalable cloud architectures.
• Deep knowledge of TypeScript, Node.js, and React.

Responsabilidades

• Define and own technology strategy for scalability and security.
• Lead and mentor the engineering team.
• Integrate AI-driven technologies into the platform.

Conocimientos

Software engineering experience

Leadership of technical teams

Scalable cloud architectures (GCP/AWS/Azure)

TypeScript

Node.js

React/React Native

GraphQL

DevOps

Monitoring systems

Descripción del empleo

Head of Engineering

Remote / Mexico & LATAM | Full-time

At Luca, we’re building the next generation of learning tools for Latin America. We create AI-powered educational products that blend smart design, engaging content, and robust technology—used by thousands of students, parents, and schools across the region.

Luca is an AI SaaS startup revolutionizing K-12 education in Latin America.

As one of the fastest-growing startups in Mexico, having just raised our Series A, we’re gearing up for our next big leap in growth, backed by top European investors.

We’re now looking for our Head of Engineering: someone who can define Luca’s overall technology strategy, but who’s also willing to get hands-on with the team and jump into the code when needed. If you’re the kind of leader who drives with vision and with commits, this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Define and own Luca’s technology strategy, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability across all products.
• Make key architecture decisions that balance short-term speed with long-term sustainability.
• Lead and mentor the engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
• Code alongside the team when needed: unblocking critical issues, building features, and making things real.
• Integrate AI-driven technologies into the platform to enhance teacher, student, and parent experiences.
• Optimize processes and tools: CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, monitoring, security, and code quality.
• Manage infrastructure and vendor relationships, always focused on performance and cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance and data protection best practices, safeguarding user trust.
• Represent the tech function to leadership, the board, and external stakeholders.

You’ll Work Closely With

• Product leadership to translate educational needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Designers and pedagogy experts to deliver accessible and delightful experiences.
• Operations and Customer Experience teams to ensure platform stability and user satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, including leading technical teams.
• Solid background in scalable cloud architectures (GCP/AWS/Azure) and distributed databases.
• Deep knowledge of TypeScript, Node.js, React/React Native, and GraphQL (our core stack).
• Strong experience with infrastructure, DevOps, CI/CD, and monitoring systems.
• Proven ability to lead distributed teams, but also the first to open a PR when necessary.
• Balance of strategic vision and hands-on technical execution.
• Strong product and user experience intuition (not just “what works,” but “what creates value”).
• Bonus: experience in EdTech, gaming/gamification, or B2B SaaS platforms.

What We Offer

• Full-time, 100% remote role within Mexico/Argentina time zones.
• A team that moves fast, thinks deeply, and ships with purpose.
• A culture of ownership, impact, and continuous learning.
• The chance to shape how millions of students learn across Latin America.
• Backing from world-class investors like Heartcore and Shilling.

About Luca

Luca is the fastest-growing EdTech company in Mexico — and one of the most promising startups in Latin America.

We’re building the AI-native education company of the future, combining technology, content, and learning science to transform how kids learn across the region.

In under 18 months, we already serve over 20,000 students, and we’ve been recognized globally with:

GSV Cup – Top 3 Global EdTech Startups

HolonIQ – Top 100 LatAm EdTechs