Senior Software Engineer, Backend

VTEX; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit-sharing

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Language development incentive

Flexible meal allowance

Parental leave

Child-care assistance

Remote-first culture

Home-office stipend

Wellness program

Shipping on VTEX stores

Job summary

VTEX, NYSE: VTEX, is expanding its global backend team. We seek a Senior Backend Engineer to design and scale multi-tenant SaaS solutions, primarily in C#. You will be a technical reference, guiding teams and shaping architecture for worldwide customers.

You will collaborate with cross-functional groups, communicate fluently in English and Portuguese, and stay hands-on with AI, automation, and best practices to speed delivery and quality. This remote-first role offers global impact and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience building backend systems for large-scale applications.
• Experience guiding project teams and setting strategic technical direction.
• Proficient in multiple languages; team primarily uses C#.
• Academic background in Engineering disciplines.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate in English and Portuguese.
• Hands-on with AI, LLMs, automation to boost speed and quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Contribute to architecture and design decisions for scalable backend systems.

Skills

Backend systems

C# proficiency

Technical leadership

English

Portuguese

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are proactively seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing multi-tenant SaaS solutions and a proven track record in backend development.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will serve as a technical reference for the team, providing guidance and expertise in backend development best practices. You will be responsible for important evolutions of our products in terms of scalability (they’re global products!) and product evolution to address main customers demands and market opportunities. Your contributions will directly impact the success and global growth of our organization, making this a truly exciting opportunity.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Currently, we have various open positions available, and throughout the hiring process, we’ll match candidates with teams based on their skills and identified level of seniority.

WHO YOU ARE

• You have experience in building backend systems for large-scale applications.
• You have demonstrated experience in a technical guidance capacity, successfully guiding project teams and establishing strategic technical direction;
• You are proficient in multiple programming languages. While we remain language agnostic, it’s worth mentioning that this team primarily works with C# as language of choice.
• Someone with academic background preferably in Engineering courses, such as Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related fields.
• You have a proven track record of working with cross-functional teams.
• You thrive in dynamic environments and find them energizing.
• You can effectively communicate in English and Portuguese;
• You are hands‑on and curious about AI, using LLMs, automation, and design/dev tools to boost speed, quality, and clarity in your workflow, while staying thoughtful about their limitations, safety, and responsible use.

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About VTEX

VTEX (NYSE: VTEX) is the composable and complete commerce platform that delivers more efficiency and less maintenance to organizations seeking to make smarter IT investments and modernize their tech stack. Through our pragmatic composability approach, we empower brands, distributors, and retailers with unparalleled flexibility and comprehensive solutions, enabling them to invest solely in what provides a clear business advantage and boosts profitability. VTEX is trusted by 2,400 global B2C and B2B customers, including Carrefour, Colgate, Motorola, Sony, Stanley Black & Decker, and Whirlpool, having 3,400 active online stores across 43 countries (as of FY ended on December 31, 2024).

Founded in the year 2000, VTEX has a history of being unstoppable. Completely against the odds, VTEX is leading a high-tech industry and positioned above market giants. We are building an extraordinary future with more than 1,300 employees scattered across 25 locations in 16 countries in Latin America, North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.vtex.com.

At VTEX, you will work in a challenge-driven environment and collaborate with amazing peers. If you are powerful individually, join us, and we will be unstoppable together.

BENEFITS

• Annual profit-sharing program and equity eligibility;
• Health, dental, and life insurance with national coverage provided by VTEX;
• Annual budget for professional development in Tech;
• Language development incentive program (English, Spanish, Portuguese);
• Flexible meal allowance;
• Extended parental leaves;
• Child-care assistance;
• Flexible work schedule and remote‑first culture;
• Financial assistance to build your work‑from‑home setup;
• Wellness program;
• Free shipping on 1000+ VTEX stores

By applying for this position, the candidate acknowledges and explicitly affirms their understanding that the use of any form of artificial intelligence (AI) during the selection process is explicitly prohibited.