Hybrid Senior Software Engineer

at Talent Up

• Job title: Senior Software Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud, Distributed Systems, Django, JavaScript, Node.js, Python, TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Mexico City, Mexico

About the role

• Senior Software Engineer at Platzi creating AI-powered products to enhance learning experiences. Requires strong software foundations and hands-on AI framework integration.

Responsibilities

• At Platzi, we’re building AI-powered products that are transforming how people learn. We’re looking for a **Senior Software Engineer with strong software development foundations and proven experience integrating AI into real-world products**.
• This role is perfect for someone who has shipped production-grade software and already worked hands-on with AI frameworks, APIs, or data pipelines. You don’t need to be an AI researcher, but you should know how to **apply AI tools effectively** while maintaining high engineering standards.

Requirements

• What you’ll do
• Design and build **end-to-end AI-powered features** that directly impact how people learn at Platzi.
• Use **LLMs, agents, embeddings, RAG, and fine-tuning** not just as tools, but as core building blocks to deliver personalized, intelligent product experiences.
• Work with multiple LLM providers: OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini/Vertex AI, Mistral AI.
• Integrate frameworks like LangChain, LlamaIndex, and similar tools into real data pipelines and products.
• Process unstructured data (PDFs, images, videos) and extract meaningful information.
• Build robust backend services with Python, FastAPI, and Django (bonus points if you also know TypeScript and have worked with Cloudflare Workers or Hono).
• Stay up to date with the latest AI advancements and bring those improvements to our stack.
• Read, understand, and apply insights from technical papers and research reports.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable, maintainable software that scales.
• Who you are
• **4+ years** of experience as a Software Engineer (backend or fullstack preferred).
• Strong command of **Python** (FastAPI, Django) and/or **TypeScript** (Node.js, Cloudflare Workers).
• Solid background in software design principles, clean code, and system architecture.
• **Hands-on experience** integrating AI into products: LLM APIs, embeddings, retrieval-based architectures (RAG), or data pipelines.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or HuggingFace.
• Ability to work with unstructured data and transform it into usable product outputs.
• Comfort with cloud environments and DevOps practices.
• English level B2 or above — able to hold technical discussions.
• Nice to have
• Experience deploying and optimizing AI-powered features end to end.
• Knowledge of model fine-tuning or open-source AI tools.
• Contributions to open-source projects or AI/engineering communities.
• Familiarity with distributed systems or real-time data processing.

Benefits

• 💻 HardwareWith Platzi's help, you will have 100% of the necessary work tools such as a laptop, smartphone, desk, ergonomic chair, monitor, and other accessories.
• 📗 BooksWe provide you with all the books you need to grow professionally on Kindle, and we give you the Kindle too 😉.
• 🐣 Maternity/Paternity LeaveAt Platzi, we believe in gender equity and the importance of parents in the upbringing and care of their children. We make this a reality for new mothers and fathers through extended maternity and paternity leave.
• 💸 Option PoolAll members of the Platzi Team have the opportunity to own a part of Platzi and have company shares.
• 🌴 VacationYou have 15 days of vacation per year regardless of the country you are in, starting from the moment you join the team.
• 💆‍♂️ Online TherapyWe care about your emotional health by covering the first four online therapy sessions with specialized companies.
• 🌐 Team SyncsAlthough we are in different parts of the world, Platzi teams meet in person during the year to exchange ideas, build, and strengthen bonds.
• 🏖️ Villa PlatziEvery year, the entire team gathers somewhere in the world for a week to meet face-to-face, get to know each other, have interesting discussions, and plan ambitious projects.