Lead Full-Stack Engineer in TECLA

TECLA is a leading hiring platform connecting top tech companies with the best professionals in Latin America. With a network of over 50,000 members, we serve as the bridge between U.S. startups and senior, diverse tech talent across 18 countries in LATAM.

Our mission is to empower professionals with remote and international job opportunities while helping companies access exceptional talent to grow their teams. To date, we’ve helped over 500 senior tech professionals secure roles with innovative U.S. tech startups.

As the Lead Engineer, you will play a key role in our company’s engineering efforts, responsible for designing, developing, and deploying AI/ML-based software. You will work closely with strategists to understand client needs and translate them into effective technical solutions. This role requires a hands-on approach, balancing coding, technical leadership, and client engagement.

• Develop and implement AI applications
• Implement data pipelines when needed
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Assist in project planning, scoping, and management
• Collaborate with clients to capture requirements and design solutions
• Stay current with the latest developments in AI and machine learning
• Guide junior engineers during projects
• Scale an engineering team over time

Who We’re Looking For:

The ideal candidate should be comfortable wearing multiple hats. We are looking for engineers skilled in building web applications in Python, who are also comfortable working with modern UI frameworks and have interests in:

• Developing server-side applications and RESTful APIs in Python
• Creating impactful AI experiences that deliver real operational value
• We value pragmatic, collaborative problem solvers eager to learn, adapt, and grow.

• 8+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer (or equivalent, flexibility considered)
• 6+ years of experience with Python
• 3+ years of experience leading software projects and defining architectures
• Ability to thrive in a highly ambiguous, fast-paced startup environment
• Strong communication skills in both spoken and written English

Nice to Have:

• Experience working directly with US-based clients or internal stakeholders
• Experience leading small engineering teams (not necessarily as direct reports)
• Basic understanding of modern UI stacks to contribute to front-end development (mostly Tailwind, but flexibility is considered)
• Experience building applications using models like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Stable Diffusion (personal projects count)
• A network of trusted engineers to recruit from

Work Schedule: EST time zone

• A fully remote position with flexible hours, allowing for work-life balance.
• Join a growing AI consultancy building Full-Stack AI-powered applications. Work with cutting-edge generative AI and shape intuitive user experiences.
• Two weeks of paid vacation per year.
• 10 paid days for local holidays.

*Please note we are only looking for dedicated full-time team members who are eager to integrate fully within our team.