Software Engineer - QuantumBlack Studio

QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey in Monterrey, Mexico seeks a versatile software engineer to build and scale digital products for clients worldwide. You will work hands-on across frontend and backend, mentor peers, and shape engineering practices in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will collaborate with technologists, designers, and strategists to translate client ambitions into robust software, leverage LLM frameworks, and contribute to scalable, value-driven outcomes across industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or MSc in a relevant field.
• 2+ years of full-stack development experience.
• Collaborative work with developers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Hands-on frontend and backend across multiple stacks.
• Experience with LLM frameworks and cloud platforms.
• Proficient in Docker and CI/CD practices.
• Strong emphasis on testing, logging, and reliability.
• Fluent English; Spanish beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technologists, designers, and strategists to transform client businesses with digital solutions.
• Develop software products from the ground up and mentor client teams on best practices.
• Work hands-on with clients across industries to turn digital ambitions into reality.
• Help build scalable teams and engineering cultures for long-term success.

Skills

Full-stack development

Team collaboration

Frontend stacks

Backend stacks

Databases

LLM frameworks

Prompt orchestration

Cloud platforms

Docker & CI/CD

Observability

Agile

Pair programming

Time management

English & Spanish

Education

Bachelor's or MSc in a relevant field

Tools

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Who You'll Work With

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

Who You'll Work With

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

Your Impact

You will collaborate with a global network of technologists, designers, and strategists to help clients transform their businesses through innovative digital solutions. You will work hands-on with clients across industries to bring their digital ambitions to life. You will develop software products and services from the ground up while coaching and mentoring client teams on engineering best practices, user-centric design, and Agile values. By co-creating with clients and their leadership, you’ll help build not only cutting-edge products but also the technical capabilities and cultures needed to sustain them. Your work will drive meaningful change for clients and their industries. You will participate in cross-functional problem-solving sessions with client leaders, shaping their digital strategies and delivering solutions that go beyond the product itself. Your efforts will help clients build scalable teams and engineering cultures that enable long-term success. You will collaborate with clients across industries to turn their digital ambitions into reality through hands-on technical expertise. Based on one of our global locations you will be part of QuantumBlack Studio, a multidisciplinary group of software engineers, AI engineers, data scientists, and technology consultants passionate about creating industry-shaping products and tools. You’ll grow as a technologist and leader. You’ll work across diverse industries and technologies, learning something new with every project. With opportunities to contribute to digital strategies, build impactful products, and mentor others, you’ll have the freedom to chart your own path and grow in the areas that excite you most.

Your Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's or MSc in a relevant field
• 2+ years of experience developing full-stack applications by writing code that is readable, testable, maintainable, and scalable
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with other developers, as well as technical and non-technical people within software teams
• Hands-on experience and willingness to learn across frontend (TypeScript, React, Angular, Vue, Next.js, Tailwind), backend (Python, Node.js, Java/Spring, C#/.NET), and databases (SQL, NoSQL, vector databases, ETL)
• Experience with LLM frameworks, prompt orchestration, agent frameworks, MCPs, evaluation frameworks, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), including Docker and CI/CD
• Strong focus on automated testing, logging, monitoring, and overall system reliability
• Experience working in Agile teams, including active participation in sprint ceremonies
• Experience pair programming collaboratively with other developers
• Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment
• Please submit your CV in English
• Effective communication skills — both verbally and in writing — in English and Spanish