Overview
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Tech9. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Python / AI) in Latin America.
This role offers the opportunity to design and maintain the backend infrastructure for AI-powered real-time applications. You will work on building robust systems that support live audio / video streaming, AI model deployment, and low-latency user interactions. You will collaborate with AI engineers, software developers, and product teams to scale backend services efficiently and reliably. The position emphasizes technical excellence, problem-solving, and proactive contributions across multiple high-impact initiatives. You will help shape processes, optimize performance, and ensure stability in live, distributed systems.
This role is ideal for those who enjoy tackling complex technical challenges and innovating at the intersection of backend engineering and AI.
Accountabilities
- Develop backend services in Python to support real-time communication using LiveKit and WebSockets
- Build and maintain infrastructure that enables seamless deployment, monitoring, and scaling of AI features
- Collaborate with AI engineers to integrate AI models into production environments
- Optimize backend systems for low-latency and high reliability in multi-user live applications
- Contribute to CI / CD pipelines, Docker workflows, and cloud orchestration with Kubernetes and AWS
- Identify performance bottlenecks and implement system improvements
- Participate in technical planning, code reviews, and knowledge sharing across the team
Requirements
5+ years of experience in backend or full-stack software engineering with a strong focus on PythonExperience with real-time systems, including WebRTC, LiveKit, or similar live streaming platformsProficiency with AWS (EC2, ECS, Lambda) and Kubernetes for cloud-native service orchestrationSolid experience with Docker, CI / CD pipelines, and production debugging / monitoringFamiliarity with AI deployment processes and frameworks such as LangChain, LangFuse, Ray, or LLMOps toolingExperience with low-latency, high-concurrency backend systemsStrong problem-solving skills, initiative, and ability to work independently and in cross-functional teamsNice to have : experience with event-driven architecture, asynchronous Python frameworks (FastAPI, asyncio), LMS, or high-concurrency platformsBenefits
Competitive salary based on experience and responsibilitiesFully remote work across Latin America (Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, El Salvador, Dominican Republic)Flexible working hours with startup-style autonomyOpportunities to collaborate on cutting-edge AI projects with global impactProfessional growth, learning, and mentorship from experienced engineering and AI teamsAccess to modern cloud infrastructure, tools, and frameworksA collaborative and innovative work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued#J-18808-Ljbffr