Senior Software Engineer (Medellín)

Senior Software Engineer (Medellín)

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**.

**Requirements**:
**What you’ll do**:

- Design and build **end-to-end AI-powered features** that directly impact how people learn at Platzi.
- Use **LLMs, agents, embeddings, RAG, and fine-tuning** not just as tools, but as core building blocks to deliver personalized, intelligent product experiences.
- Work with multiple LLM providers: OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini/Vertex AI, Mistral AI.
- Integrate frameworks like LangChain, LlamaIndex,



and similar tools into real data pipelines and products.
- Process unstructured data (PDFs, images, videos) and extract meaningful information.
- Build 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 stack.
- Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable, maintainable software that scales.

**Who you are**:

- **4+ 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 architecture.
- **Hands-on experience** integrating AI into products: LLM APIs, embeddings, retrieval-based architectures (RAG), or data pipelines.
- Familiarity with frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or HuggingFace.
- Ability to work with unstructured data and transform it into usable product outputs.




- Comfort with cloud environments and DevOps practices.
- English level B2 or above — able to hold technical discussions.

**Nice to have**:

- Experience deploying and optimizing AI-powered features end to end.
- Knowledge of model fine-tuning or open-source AI tools.
- Contributions to open-source projects or AI/engineering communities.
- Familiarity with distributed systems or real-time data processing.

**Benefits**

**Hardware**:
With Platzi's help, you will have 100% of the necessary work tools such as a laptop, smartphone, desk, ergonomic chair, monitor, and other accessories.

**Books**:
We provide you with all the books you need to grow professionally on Kindle, and we give you the Kindle too.

**Maternity/Paternity Leave**:
At Platzi,



we believe in gender equity and the importance of parents in the upbringing and care of their children. We make this a reality for new mothers and fathers through extended maternity and paternity leave.

**Option Pool**:
All members of the Platzi Team have the opportunity to own a part of Platzi and have company shares.

**Vacation**:
You have 15 days of vacation per year regardless of the country you are in, starting from the moment you join the team.
- **️ Online Therapy**

We care about your emotional health by covering the first four online therapy sessions with specialized companies.

**Team Syncs**:
Although we are in different parts of the world, Platzi teams meet in person during the year to exchange ideas, build, and strengthen bonds.

**️ Villa Platzi**:
Every year,



the entire team gathers somewhere in the world for a week to meet face-to-face, get to know each other, have interesting discussions, and plan ambitious projects.

📌 Senior Software Engineer
🏢 Platzi
📍 Medellín

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