Senior Software Engineer

OverviewJoin to apply for the Senior Software Engineer role at Platzi.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.Note : This description includes current responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits for the role.

Any dates or sourcing notes are informational only.ResponsibilitiesDesign and build end-to-end AI-powered features that directly impact how people learn at PlatziUse LLMs, agents, embeddings, RAG, and fine-tuning as core building blocks to deliver personalized, intelligent product experiencesWork with multiple LLM providers : OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini / Vertex AI, Mistral AIIntegrate frameworks like LangChain, LlamaIndex, and similar tools into real data pipelines and productsProcess unstructured data (PDFs, images, videos) and extract meaningful informationBuild 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 stackRead, understand, and apply insights from technical papers and research reportsCollaborate across teams to deliver reliable, maintainable software that scalesWho you are4+ 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 architectureHands-on experience integrating AI into products : LLM APIs, embeddings, retrieval-based architectures (RAG), or data pipelinesFamiliarity with frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or HuggingFaceAbility to work with unstructured data and transform it into usable product outputsComfort with cloud environments and DevOps practicesEnglish level B2 or above — able to hold technical discussionsNice to haveExperience deploying and optimizing AI-powered features end to endKnowledge of model fine-tuning or open-source AI toolsContributions to open-source projects or AI / engineering communitiesFamiliarity with distributed systems or real-time data processingBenefitsHardware : With Platzi's help, you will have 100% of the necessary work tools (laptop, smartphone, desk, ergonomic chair, monitor, etc.)Books : We provide Kindle books for professional growthMaternity / Paternity Leave : Extended leave to support new parentsOption Pool : Opportunity to own a part of Platzi through company sharesVacation : 15 days per year, regardless of countryOnline Therapy : First four online therapy sessions coveredTeam Syncs : In-person team meetups to exchange ideas and collaborateVilla Platzi : Annual global team gathering for a week of collaborationSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionTechnologyInformation and InternetNote : Referrals may increase your chances of interviewing at Platzi.

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