Senior Backend Engineer
100% Remote in LATAM
$4,000 - $6,000/month
About the Client
Schools in Latin America are stuck between late payments and administrative overload.
They are building the financial and software infrastructure that helps them thrive so they can focus on what truly matters: delivering quality education.
Our first product automates the tuition collection process, helping schools achieve predictable income and reduce friction in fee payments.
Cometa was founded by entrepreneurs from Stanford University with experience at Duolingo, Google, Affirm, among others.
We are backed by funds such as Kaszek Ventures, Homebrew, Reach Capital, Latitud, Salkantay Ventures, and 500 Startups.
Your role: Senior Backend Engineer
We are looking for someone who combines product mindset, technical judgment, and hunger to learn.
Someone who enjoys solving complex problems with real impact and who wants to grow in an environment where autonomy and collaboration are part of the DNA.
In this role, you will:
- Design and scale backend services in Python and modern API architectures.
- Model data and ensure quality with automated testing, code reviews, and CI/CD.
- Operate in production with an ownership mindset, prioritizing performance, reliability, and observability.
- Collaborate with Product and Design to turn complex needs into simple, scalable solutions.
- Integrate artificial intelligence into product flows alongside AI engineers.
- Raise technical standards by proposing new ideas and technologies.
- Continuously learn and teach, documenting and sharing knowledge.
Our current stack
Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker, Redis, GitHub Actions (CI/CD), (frontend).
What we're looking for
- Senior-level experience developing product in production environments.
- Strong command of Python and modern backend (APIs, databases, performance).
- Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and REST APIs.
- Familiarity with containers (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Product mindset, results-oriented, and strong prioritization skills.
Nice to have (not required):
- Experience with FastAPI/Django/Flask.
- Knowledge of
- Event-driven architectures, queues, Redis, security and performance.
- Experience in edtech, fintech, or growth-stage startups.
Benefits
- Zero-bullshit culture: respect, transparency, and focus on real impact.
- Fast growth for top performers — no bureaucracy.
- Access to world-class mentors and investors: Kaszek, Duolingo, Chime, Homebrew, Reach Capital, etc.
- Salary $4,000–$5,500 USD + medical insurance.
- Unlimited vacation and holidays according to your country.
- $250 USD bonus if you prefer to use your own computer.
- Option to work remotely or from our office in Mexico City (Roma, Cibeles).
- Relocation support if you want to move to CDMX.
Location
Remote anywhere in Latin America.
(Hybrid/on-site option in CDMX if you prefer)
- Advanced Spanish and English required.