Chief Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Chief Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement scalable solutions for complex systems. You are a passionate engineer who wants to keep leveling up without being a manager, but you are also a full hands‑on expert/principal. Utilize your technical depth, T‑shaped knowledge, and cross‑stack expertise to lead projects, mentor others, and drive innovation. Join us in creating cutting‑edge solutions that deliver measurable business value.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical teams to design, develop, and implement scalable and production‑ready solutions for complex systems
• Lead the development of high‑quality software, ensuring the best practices in coding, architecture, and system design are followed
• Architect and manage large‑scale enterprise systems, ensuring alignment with business needs and scalability requirements
• Engage with stakeholders to identify technical challenges and provide innovative solutions that deliver measurable business value
• Lead or contribute to client engagements, consulting on technical strategies, architecture design, and complex problem‑solving
• Mentor junior engineers and share your expertise with the broader engineering community through meetups, conferences, and internal sessions
• Drive presales activities by demonstrating technical expertise and contributing to the technical direction of client engagements
• Innovate by introducing new technologies, frameworks, and tools that improve development processes or solve technical challenges

Requirements

• Proven deep technical knowledge with 7+ years of hands‑on software development experience, including daily coding to solve complex problems
• 2+ years of leadership and team management experience
• Demonstrated experience in system design and architecture, with the ability to shift seamlessly between high‑level architecture and detailed implementations
• Experience working with multiple technical stacks and adaptability in quickly learning new technologies and frameworks
• A proven track record of delivering significant technical impact within a project and across the wider organization, with experience in client engagements, pre‑sales, and SWAT teams
• Strong focus on writing high‑quality, scalable, and efficient code optimized for production environments
• Familiarity with TRIZ or similar frameworks for developing breakthrough engineering solutions
• Proven experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure for system deployment and management
• Strong inclination toward mentoring and sharing knowledge within and beyond the organization, including contributing to meetups and technical talks
• A mindset of continuous innovation, pushing the boundaries of technology, and implementing new tools, frameworks, or approaches
• Ability to lead teams technically - driving project direction, influencing technical best practices, and delivering high‑quality results
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)

We offer

• Career plan and real growth opportunities
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
• Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
• English classes with a certified teacher
• Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
• Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
• Flexible work schedule and dress code
• Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
• Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
• Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
• Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
• 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
• Grocery coupons
• 30 days December bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
• Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
• Monthly non‑taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi‑national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting‑edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.