Principal Engineer

Jarvio is the agentic workflow automation platform powering eCommerce brands.

Think Cursor meets N8N, custom fit to the data-heavy eCommerce industry.

We are building out our Mexico City hub and you will be on-site as one of our founding engineers.As a Principal Engineer at Jarvio, you will own the architecture, scalability, and reliability of the platform.

You will be hands-on in building our workflow automation engine while also guiding technical decisions across the stack.

From designing an N8N-style system that integrates with Amazon SP-API, Google Suite, and task management platforms, to setting the standards for code quality, infrastructure, and scalability, you will be the senior technical leader shaping Jarvio's foundation.We are building the system of intelligence for eCommerce brands, starting with Amazon.

Our platform combines AI, automation, and workflows to help brands grow faster without scaling headcount.Jarvio is backed with $1.8m in funding by leading investors including Accel, Baseline VC, Darius Cubed, Enterprise Ireland and NDRC, as well as senior executives from Amazon, Meta, Target, MongoDB, and Wayflyer.This is a rare opportunity to join as a founding tech lead, set the technical direction of a fast-scaling platform, and directly shape how thousands of brands operate day-to-day.ResponsibilitiesOwn the architecture and design of Jarvio's core workflow automation engine.Build and scale integrations with critical APIs such as Amazon SP-API, Google Suite, and task management tools.Set engineering best practices for reliability, scalability, and performance.Implement FastAPI services, event-driven processes (SQS / Lambda), and production-grade data pipelines.Oversee database schema design and safe migrations for high-volume, multi-tenant systems.Add deep observability across systems : monitoring, logging, metrics, retries, and alerts.Mentor and guide other engineers as the team scales, fostering a strong technical culture.Work closely with the founders on product and technical strategy.Qualifications7+ years of experience in backend engineering, with at least 2+ years in a principal or lead capacity.Proven expertise with Python / FastAPI and AWS services.Strong track record of designing and scaling distributed systems or workflow automation engines.Deep experience integrating with high-reliability APIs and building resilient data pipelines.Strong problem-solving and architecture skills, with an ownership mindset.Comfortable leading in a startup environment : ambiguity, speed, and end-to-end responsibility.Nice to have : Experience with workflow automation platforms or agentic solutions.Nice to have : Knowledge of eCommerce APIs such as Amazon's SP-API.Why Join UsOwn the tech : be the principal engineer setting architecture, standards, and systems from the ground up.Shape the product : influence both technical design and product direction in collaboration with founders.Scale your impact : mentor future engineers and set the culture for our Mexico City hub.Work with world-class backers : our investors include top-tier VCs and senior leaders from Amazon, Meta, Target, MongoDB, and Wayflyer.Be a founding leader : play a central role in building the system of intelligence for eCommerce brands.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentPolanco, Mexico City, Mexico

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