Job Description

Work Arrangement:

Fully Remote - (with required time zone overlap)

Job Type:

Independent Contractor, Full-time

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday | Flexible schedule aligned with US time zones

Locations:

LATAM: Mexico City (Mexico), Bogota (Colombia), Sao Paulo (Brazil), Buenos Aires (Argentina) Philippines Cairo, Egypt

About Pearl Talent:

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

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Why Work with Us?

At Pearl, we're not just another recruiting firm--we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers.

About the Company:

Our client is a fast-growing technology startup building complex, high-impact systems in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment. The company operates with a strong builder culture, prioritizing speed, ownership, and technical excellence over rigid processes. Teams are small, highly autonomous, and deeply accountable for outcomes. The organization values long-term thinking, resilience, and engineers who thrive in ambiguity.

Role Overview:

This role is designed for a Full Stack Engineer who wants end-to-end ownership over large engineering initiatives and enjoys working outside a traditional 9-5 structure. You will build, scale, and maintain systems across frontend, backend, and infrastructure layers, translating ideas into reliable production-ready solutions. The role is execution-heavy and highly autonomous, requiring strong first-principles thinking and technical depth. You will collaborate cross-functionally while owning decisions in fast-moving, ambiguous problem spaces. This position is ideal for engineers motivated by responsibility, impact, and long-term system ownership.

Your Impact:

You will directly shape core systems that power the company's products and internal operations. Your work will improve system reliability, scalability, and development velocity across the organization. You'll influence architectural decisions that enable faster iteration and long-term maintainability. By owning features end-to-end, you will reduce bottlenecks, improve incident response, and raise the overall engineering quality bar.

Core Responsibilities:

End-to-End Engineering Ownership - 40%:

Lead large engineering initiatives from concept through design, implementation, and deployment Own features across frontend, backend, and system integrations Make architectural and system design decisions under evolving requirements Maintain high quality standards while shipping quickly to production

Full Stack Development & Architecture - 30%:

Build and maintain backend services using TypeScript and modern frameworks Develop frontend applications using Next.js and related technologies Translate product requirements into scalable, maintainable system architectures Navigate and improve large codebases across multiple technologies

Systems, Integrations & Infrastructure - 20%:

Integrate securely with third-party services and external platforms Work with databases, APIs, containerized services, and core infrastructure Use Docker to support consistent development and deployment workflows Leverage AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency, reliability, and execution speed

Communication & Execution - 10%:

Collaborate closely with product, design, and frontend teams Provide clear written updates and proactive async communication Respond to production incidents with urgency, ownership, and accountability Maintain execution discipline in high-pressure environments

Requirements:

Must-Haves (Required):

Strong full stack engineering experience with ownership of large, production systems Solid backend experience using TypeScript Frontend experience building applications with Next.js Hands-on experience using Docker in development or production environments Deep understanding of system design and backend fundamentals Ability to operate across frontend, backend, and infrastructure layers Excellent written English communication and async collaboration skills High ownership mindset with comfort in fast-paced, ambiguous startup environments

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred):

Experience building services or tools using Python Exposure to container orchestration, message queues, or distributed systems Open-source contributions or personal projects demonstrating technical depth Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows Willingness to relocate for in-person collaboration

Tools Proficiency:

Must-Haves (Required):

TypeScript Next.js Docker REST APIs Databases (SQL or NoSQL) Git

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred):

Python Message queues Container orchestration tools AI-assisted development tools

Benefits:

Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills Remote Work: Fully remote--work from anywhere Performance Bonus: Based on data accuracy, reporting timeliness, and overall sales efficiency Team Incentives: Recognition for maintaining 100% CRM hygiene and on-time reporting Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy Health Coverage for PH-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees Direct Mentorship: Guidance from international industry experts Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth Global Networking: Connect with professionals worldwide

Our Recruitment Process:

Application Screening Skills Assessment Top-grading Interview Client Interview Job Offer Client Onboarding

Ready to Join Us?:

If this role aligns with your skills and goals, apply now to take the next step in your journey with Pearl.