Software Engineer, Backend, Buenos Aires at Profound

Buenos Aires, , Argentina -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

230000.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Node.js, Python, Rust, PostgreSQL, MySQL, OLAP Databases, AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, API Authentication, Performance Tuning

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Profound is on a mission to help companies understand and control their AI presence. As a Backend Engineer, you will build and optimize the infrastructure that powers our AI-driven insights. You will design scalable APIs, process large datasets efficiently, and ensure high-performance systems that help businesses take control of their AI presence. What you’ll do Architect and develop high-performance backend systems that support AI-driven analytics Build and maintain scalable APIs to power real-time insights and data retrieval Optimize data processing pipelines to handle large-scale structured and unstructured data Ensure system security, performance, and reliability at every level of the stack Work closely with front-end engineers and data scientists to deliver seamless, high-impact features Own key technical decisions, balancing speed with long-term maintainability Who you are A strong portfolio or GitHub showcasing backend development expertise Proficient in Node.js, Python, or Rust, with experience in scalable backend architecture Deep understanding of databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or OLAP databases, and query optimization Experience designing efficient data pipelines and working with distributed systems Familiarity with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and containerization including Docker and Kubernetes Strong grasp of security best practices, API authentication, and performance tuning Comfortable in a fast-moving, high-performance startup environment Location This is an on-site role in our Buenos Aires, Argentina office, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact. Profound’s total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process. Our recruiting team will share more details about the full compensation package and benefits as you move through hiring.

Responsibilities

The engineer will architect and develop high-performance backend systems supporting AI-driven analytics, building scalable APIs for real-time insights and optimizing large-scale data processing pipelines. They will also ensure system security, performance, and reliability while collaborating with other teams.