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Brazil

  • Lead complex data engineering workstreams across multiple business areas and source systems.
  • Define data engineering approaches aligning business needs with platform constraints and transformation patterns.
  • Guide the design of scalable ingestion, transformation, and serving patterns for cloud data platforms.

Valtech is an experience innovation company that helps brands unlock new value through digital transformation. With a global team, Valtech fosters a culture of creativity, diversity, and collaboration, driven by values of share, care, and dare.

US Unlimited PTO

  • Ship AI-powered, data-driven features and experiences grounded in PlayOn’s data.
  • Build, maintain, and improve APIs and backend services using C# .NET, Python, SQL, AWS, and Snowflake.
  • Design and evolve data schemas and APIs that make sports data accessible to both application code and LLM-driven features.

MaxPreps is part of PlayOn, which powers high school sports through GoFan, NFHS Network, and MaxPreps, providing ticketing, streaming, and more. Backed by KKR, PlayOn is a growth-stage company with a culture of accountability, collaboration, growth, and fairness.

India

  • Design and maintain scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and Azure services.
  • Optimize ETL/ELT processes for performance and cost efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform data requirements into robust solutions.

The company builds modern cloud-based data platforms to power enterprise analytics and decision-making. It offers a fully remote, collaborative environment with global stakeholder interaction and opportunities for professional growth.

United States Unlimited PTO

  • Design and deliver scalable backend systems, APIs, and data solutions using C# .NET, Python, SQL, AWS, and Snowflake.
  • Develop AI-powered features with LLM technologies including RAG, semantic search, and function calling.
  • Optimize PostgreSQL databases and establish CI/CD practices for reliable deployment.

Jobgether uses AI-powered matching to review applications and share top-fitting candidates with hiring companies. The platform focuses on efficient, objective candidate evaluation.

Brazil

  • Design a cutting-edge Knowledge Graph foundation on Azure/Microsoft Fabric to power LLM-driven content discovery.
  • Drive GenAI strategy and align technical direction with client stakeholders.
  • Define ontology, source-to-graph integrations, and phased data roadmap.

ArcTouch creates lovable apps, websites, and connected experiences for world-class companies and startups. Founded in 2009, it is a specialty studio within the AKQA Group, fostering diverse teams and a culture of ownership.

LATAM Africa Eastern Europe

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and services using C# and .NET/.NET Core.
  • Architect and build enterprise-grade RESTful APIs, and lead cloud engineering initiatives within Microsoft Azure.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive engineering best practices.

A technology solutions company that develops and supports cloud-based software applications for a diverse portfolio of customers. They specialize in building scalable, secure, and reliable software using modern cloud technologies, though the team size and culture are not specified.

LATAM

  • Reverse-engineer existing Python scripts, diagnose failures, and port logic to clean, maintainable C#/.NET code.
  • Build an event-driven automated process with robust error handling, logging, and alerting for data movement between AWS/S3, Postgres, and customer destinations.
  • Deliver comprehensive documentation and runbook for team handoff, ensuring long-term maintainability.

Ubiminds is a GPTW-certified, people-first company that partners with American software product companies to scale their global teams. They are a distributed team across LATAM and the U.S. with a strong engineering culture focused on mentorship, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

UK

  • Build and maintain data pipelines for analytics, ML, and product applications.
  • Design scalable data infrastructure with a focus on quality and observability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and implement solutions.

Prolific builds human data infrastructure to power the next wave of AI innovation. They are a remote-first company focused on ethical data collection and mission-driven culture.

$130,000–$145,000/yr
US

  • Design and develop scalable backend services for the caregiver platform.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality healthcare solutions.
  • Mentor junior engineers and drive engineering best practices.

HHAeXchange is the leading technology platform for home and community-based care, providing an end-to-end homecare solution. Founded in 2008, the company is driven by employees passionate about transforming healthcare and connecting patients, providers, and states.

Europe

  • Design, build, and maintain backend services, REST APIs, databases, and big data pipelines that power customer-facing insights and analytics.
  • Implement and maintain near-real-time stream-based data processing pipelines in collaboration with batch-oriented data refresh workflows.
  • Scale data processing and insights generation pipelines to handle growing volumes of activity data while managing infrastructure costs.

Backstory helps companies understand the state of their revenue business by answering questions that span customer interactions, sales activity, pipeline health, and deal execution. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Backstory is backed by Y Combinator and top investors, and is listed in the top 20 percent of Inc 5000 companies.

Brazil

  • Design, build, and maintain high-quality data pipelines and data models from scratch within a data mesh architecture.
  • Build AI-powered capabilities such as data/AI agents and natural-language interfaces to amplify team productivity.
  • Partner with analysts and stakeholders to turn loosely defined needs into clear, well-scoped technical work.

Wellhub is a platform that connects employees worldwide to partners for fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep through a simple subscription. Headquartered in NYC with team members in Europe, North America, and South America, we are on a mission to make every company a wellness company with a team that values wellbeing, collaboration, and diverse perspectives.

Brazil

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend APIs and services using .NET Core / .NET 6+ with a focus on scalability.
  • Collaborate on system architecture, ensure code quality through testing and best practices, and implement observability solutions.
  • Work with cloud infrastructure in GCP, including Docker and Kubernetes, and participate in agile ceremonies and code reviews.

Jobgether uses AI-powered matching to connect candidates with hiring companies. It operates as a platform that processes applications and shares shortlists with employers.

$97,000–$122,000/yr
US

  • Designs and implements scalable data ingestion pipelines using AWS services.
  • Builds APIs and file upload mechanisms for client data ingestion.
  • Optimizes ETL/ELT processes for performance and reliability.

Origami Risk delivers single-platform SaaS solutions that help organizations navigate risk, insurance, compliance, and safety management. Founded by industry veterans, the company offers award-winning software solutions with a focus on client success and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

$100,000–$150,000/yr
US 4w PTO

  • Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and data lake architecture for both batch and real-time streaming use cases.
  • Optimize ETL/ELT workflows for performance, scalability, and fault tolerance, and develop dbt workflows for partner analysis.
  • Collaborate with analytics, product, and ML engineers to develop and deploy reliable data products and support machine learning initiatives.

NinjaTrader is an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker that empowers traders with cutting-edge products and services. Since 2003, the company has grown to over 2 million users and is the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide, fostering a dynamic culture focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition.

$160,000–$210,000/yr
US

  • Collaborate with Data Science, Product Managers, and Software Engineers to build robust ETL pipelines for user-facing features.
  • Contribute to architecture decisions, observability tooling, and data quality initiatives to keep the platform robust.
  • Enforce engineering best practices across the AI/ML org, including code quality, testing, and documentation.

Federato is an AI-native platform for insurance, enabling insurers to provide affordable coverage for climate, cyber, and social inflation risks. It is a small, well-funded company backed by the investors behind Salesforce, Veeva, and Zoom, with a culture focused on first principles, learning, and fun.

$180,000–$200,000/yr
US

  • Design and build scalable backend services and APIs.
  • Develop integrations with healthcare and financial systems.
  • Build reliable, observable data ingestion and processing pipelines.

This healthcare AI startup builds products that help providers navigate reimbursement landscapes using machine learning and AI. It has assembled an exceptional technical team and is fast-growing.

$86,870–$112,420/yr
Canada

  • Architect Spark-driven workflows at scale and design data platforms as products for internal teams.
  • Develop and maintain end-to-end data pipelines and backend ingestion workflows across multiple sources.
  • Champion Samsara's cultural principles and mentor junior team members to drive data-driven decisions.

Samsara is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, enabling organizations to harness IoT data for actionable insights to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. As a recently public company, it fosters a culture of rapid career development, ownership, and high performance.

Global

  • Partner directly with enterprise customers to design, build, and scale data solutions that power business-critical applications.
  • Architect modern cloud-native data platforms using Databricks, ClickHouse, Python, and distributed processing frameworks.
  • Drive best practices in data governance, security, observability, and operational excellence across engineering teams.

Resilinc pioneers intelligent, autonomous systems for supply chain risk management, using agentic AI to help global enterprises predict disruptions and act in real time. The company is a fully remote, mission-led team with a collaborative culture, trusted by top companies in various industries.

Global

  • Design and scale backend systems that power our consumer facing products.
  • Build and refine APIs that deliver instant, seamless experiences.
  • Collaborate with product, credit/finance, compliance, support, and analytics teams.

Tilt uses machine learning and mobile-first products to assess creditworthiness beyond credit scores, with millions of customers worldwide. We value impact, collaboration, and mutual respect, fostering a culture where every voice is heard and brilliant jerks are not welcome.

$160,000–$180,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Build and operate production-grade ingestion pipelines from clinical, operational, and third-party systems into a Databricks lakehouse.
  • Develop and maintain dbt models to transform raw data into clean, documented, analytics-ready datasets.
  • Establish data quality, testing, and monitoring practices to ensure pipeline reliability and performance.

Zócalo Health is a tech-enabled, community-oriented primary care organization serving underserved populations with culturally competent care. Founded in 2021, the company is backed by leading healthcare investors and is scaling rapidly with a focus on value-based care.