Engineering Manager (Brazil)

connectly
Remote/Brazil
Remote
Full-time
Posted 20 days ago
Engineering

Job Description

At Connectly, we’re building the future of conversational commerce in Latin America, starting with WhatsApp. Our 360° AI engagement platform empowers retailers to sell, support, and scale directly inside the app their customers already use every day.

We’re a VC-backed Series B startup with a world-class team from Meta, Google, Uber, and other leading Silicon Valley companies. We operate as a hybrid organization, with offices in Bogotá and San Francisco, and distributed teams across Latin America, including Brazil, where many of our AI initiatives are based.

Requirements

  • MS or BS in Computer Science.
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in management or tech lead roles within a technology company.
  • Proven experience leading teams of 10–20 engineers, ideally across distributed locations.
  • Demonstrated ability to set technical strategy and drive architectural decisions at scale.
  • Strong understanding of backend and AI systems, including Python, AWS, Kafka, Postgres, DynamoDB, and modern CI/CD practices.
  • Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, including PM, Sales, and Customer Success, to deliver major launches.
  • Experience engaging directly with enterprise clients and integrating with third-party ecosystems such as Meta APIs, CRMs, and commerce platforms.
  • Strong leadership, empathy, and communication skills; capable of delivering both technical and performance feedback constructively.

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead, grow, and retain a high-performing engineering organization (10–20 people) across multiple locations.
  • Provide technical leadership and define strategy in partnership with the CTO — from system architecture and infrastructure design to AI scalability and reliability.
  • Stay hands-on with the technology to guide design, code reviews, and architectural decisions that impact system quality and stability.
  • Own the quality, reliability, and performance of the product, ensuring stable releases, strong testing practices, and operational excellence.
  • Drive engineering processes that balance speed and rigor: sprint planning, technical reviews, postmortems, and iterative improvement.
  • Partner closely with Product Management and Sales to deliver launches, achieve business metrics, and ensure successful enterprise deployments.
  • Engage directly with enterprise customers when needed, helping design complex integrations with third-party systems such as Meta APIs, CRMs, and eCommerce platforms (Shopify, VTEX, SAP).
  • Take full ownership of hiring, developing, and evaluating engineers, providing continuous feedback, performance reviews, and growth plans.
  • Identify and cultivate emerging leaders within your team, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and innovation.
  • Act as a force multiplier, building systems, processes, and talent that scale beyond your direct scope.
We are a strong believer in passion, curiosity and willingness to learn on the job. If you are in doubt, we encourage you to apply! 

Connectly is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace that is distributed around the world.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead, grow, and retain a high-performing engineering organization (10–20 people) across multiple locations.
  • Provide technical leadership and define strategy in partnership with the CTO — from system architecture and infrastructure design to AI scalability and reliability.
  • Stay hands-on with the technology to guide design, code reviews, and architectural decisions that impact system quality and stability.
  • Own the quality, reliability, and performance of the product, ensuring stable releases, strong testing practices, and operational excellence.
  • Drive engineering processes that balance speed and rigor: sprint planning, technical reviews, postmortems, and iterative improvement.
  • Partner closely with Product Management and Sales to deliver launches, achieve business metrics, and ensure successful enterprise deployments.
  • Engage directly with enterprise customers when needed, helping design complex integrations with third-party systems such as Meta APIs, CRMs, and eCommerce platforms (Shopify, VTEX, SAP).
  • Take full ownership of hiring, developing, and evaluating engineers, providing continuous feedback, performance reviews, and growth plans.
  • Identify and cultivate emerging leaders within your team, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and innovation.
  • Act as a force multiplier, building systems, processes, and talent that scale beyond your direct scope.

Requirements

Requirements

  • MS or BS in Computer Science.
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in management or tech lead roles within a technology company.
  • Proven experience leading teams of 10–20 engineers, ideally across distributed locations.
  • Demonstrated ability to set technical strategy and drive architectural decisions at scale.
  • Strong understanding of backend and AI systems, including Python, AWS, Kafka, Postgres, DynamoDB, and modern CI/CD practices.
  • Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, including PM, Sales, and Customer Success, to deliver major launches.
  • Experience engaging directly with enterprise clients and integrating with third-party ecosystems such as Meta APIs, CRMs, and commerce platforms.
  • Strong leadership, empathy, and communication skills; capable of delivering both technical and performance feedback constructively.

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