Senior Software Engineer

VoiceFlip

VoiceFlip

Software Engineering
Ecuador
USD 1,200-2k / month
Posted on Mar 1, 2026
Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Remote — Ecuador or Peru

We’re hiring a true senior engineer with real startup experience to help scale production systems used by paying customers.

This is not a role for someone who prefers structured enterprise environments. We operate lean, move quickly, and expect engineers to think and act like owners.

What You’ll Do
  • Design, build, and deploy backend services in Python
  • Own features end-to-end (architecture → implementation → deployment → monitoring)
  • Improve system reliability, scalability, and performance
  • Participate in architecture decisions and influence technical direction
  • Raise engineering standards across the team
Required Experience
  • 7–10+ years building production backend systems
  • Strong Python experience in real-world deployments
  • Proven experience working in startups or early-stage product companies
  • Designed and shipped APIs or backend systems from scratch
  • Deep understanding of Postgres (schema design, performance tuning)
  • Experience with async processing, background jobs, queues
  • Docker + cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Fluent English
What Startup Experience Means to Us

You have:

  • Worked in small teams where ambiguity was normal
  • Shipped without perfect specifications
  • Made architectural decisions with limited information
  • Dealt with production issues directly
  • Balanced speed with technical quality
What We Value
  • Independent problem solvers
  • Engineers who bring ideas forward and challenge assumptions constructively
  • Comfort with open debate backed by reasoning
  • Ownership mindset — you care about the long-term health of what you build
Nice to Have
  • Experience with RAG pipelines or LLM integrations
  • Experience with vector search or AI-powered systems
You Might Not Be a Fit If
  • You prefer large enterprise environments with rigid processes
  • You require detailed task breakdowns before starting work
  • You are uncomfortable pushing back on technical decisions

1,200-2,000 usd / month salary