Solo Quedan 15h! Global Head of Performance Engineering...

Full-time

Luca is an AI SaaS startup revolutionizing K-12 education in Latin America.

As one of the fastest-growing startups in Mexico, we’re gearing up for our next big leap in growth, backed by top European investors.

We’re reimagining how millions of students across Latin America learn blending world-class content, smart software with AI, and beautifully crafted physical books into a single learning experience. We’ve grown fast, with deep product adoption and the trust of schools, parents, and students across the region.

As one of the fastest-growing startups in Mexico, having justƒ raised our Series A, we’re gearing up for our next big leap in growth, backed by top European investors.

We’re now looking for our Head of Engineering : someone who can define Luca’s overall technology strategy, but who’s also willing to get hands-on with the team and jump into the code when needed. Make key architecture decisions that balance short-term speed with long-term sustainability.

Lead and mentor the engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence.

CI / CD pipelines, automated testing, monitoring, security, and code quality.

Manage infrastructure and vendor relationships, always focused on performance and cost efficiency.

Ensure compliance and data protection best practices, safeguarding user trust.

7+ years of software engineering experience, including leading technical teams.

~ Solid background in scalable cloud architectures (GCP / AWS / Azure) and distributed databases.

~ Deep knowledge of TypeScript, Node.js, React / React Native, and GraphQL (our core stack).

~ Strong experience with infrastructure, DevOps, CI / CD, and monitoring systems.

~ Strong product and user experience intuition (not just “what works,” but “what creates value”).

~ We’re building the AI-native education company of the future, combining technology, content, and learning science to transform how kids learn across the region.

In under 18 months, we already serve over 20,000 students, and we’ve been recognized globally with :

&##GSV Cup – Top 3 Global EdTech Startups

&##If you want to build the future of education in the AI era, Luca is the place.