Senior Software Engineer

Description

Job Summary: As a Senior Software Engineer at Mercado Libre, you will design and scale innovative and secure systems, working in a dynamic environment powered by cutting-edge technology and continuous learning. Key Highlights: 1. Design and scale innovative and secure systems. 2. Work with cutting-edge technology and proprietary AI models. 3. Develop and optimize robust end-to-end solutions. As a **Senior** **Software Engineer** at Mercado Libre, you will design and scale innovative and secure systems that solve real-world, high-impact problems. You will work in a dynamic environment leveraging cutting-edge technology, engineering best practices, proprietary AI models, and continuous learning — all aimed at democratizing e-commerce and financial services across Latin America. Imagine leading challenging, dynamic, and innovative projects — and being **responsible for**: * Developing and optimizing robust end-to-end solutions, adapting nimbly to diverse environments and technologies based on each Business Unit’s challenges. * Building and deploying AI agents and LLM-based systems focused on optimizing and automating high-availability internal workflows. * Integrating APIs from workplace tools (e.g., Slack, Jira, or Google Workspace) with our infrastructure to automate daily internal tasks. * Developing and optimizing robust end-to-end solutions, confidently contributing to both backend architectures and frontend development as project needs require. * Designing and structuring internal tools intended to simplify the work experience of technical teams. * Proactively identifying and resolving critical technical bottlenecks or pain points in day-to-day operations to prevent engineers from becoming blocked. **What Are We Looking For?** * A strong track record as a Senior Software Engineer with balanced expertise in backend and frontend development — prioritizing problem-solving over specific technologies or programming languages. * An *AI First* mindset toward every technical challenge, prioritizing AI to simplify complex workflows and eliminate daily friction for teams. * A collaborative orientation toward Business Units, delivering solutions aligned with their needs. * Experience researching, building, and deploying prototypes, proof-of-concepts, or tools using LLMs and AI agents. **Ready to Leave Your Mark on Latin America’s Technology Landscape?** Apply now and join our mission! Hybrid work model. Site: Bogotá, Colombia.