Sr Backend Engineer - LATAM

Distillery Tech Inc accelerates innovation through an unyielding approach to nearshore software development. The world’s most innovative technology teams choose distillery to help accelerate strategic innovation, fill a pressing technology gap, and hit mission-critical deadlines. We support essential applications, mobile apps, websites, and eCommerce platforms through the placement of senior, strategic technical leaders and by deploying fully managed technology teams that work intimately alongside our client’s in-house development teams. At Distillery Tech Inc, we’re not here to reinvent nearshore software development, we’re on a mission to perfect it. Distillery Tech Inc is committed to diversity and inclusion. We actively seek to cultivate a workforce that reflects the rich tapestry of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences present in our society. Our recruitment efforts are dedicated to promoting equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other dimension of diversity.

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in Python development and experience in building and maintaining scalable, distributed applications. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a passion for learning and a knack for solving technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain real-time systems for live video streaming using WebRTC.
• Collaborate on backend services using Python and Golang.
• Optimize performance and reliability across a pipeline of machine learning models.
• Own and improve internal DevOps tooling (Terraform, etc.).
• Help productionize ML inference models (PyTorch or similar) for ultra-low latency use cases.
• Support hologram box deployments, web-based interfaces, and future real-time applications.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Python backend development.
• Golang (especially for video streaming).
• WebRTC / live video streaming.
• DevOps (Terraform, CI/CD, AWS/GCP).
• ML inferencing / model deployment (e.g., PyTorch).
• You’re comfortable running infrastructure and solving real-time orchestration challenges.
• Startup mindset: proactive, scrappy, and not afraid to own problems end-to-end.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Advanced English level.

Nice to Have

• Customer-facing, real-time AI applications.

Why You’ll Like Working Here

• Collaborate with multi-national teams committed to our core values: Unyielding Commitment, Relentless Pursuit, Courageous Ambition, and Authentic Connection.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package, generous vacation, and comprehensive benefits.
• Work remotely in a flexible, supportive environment.
• Access professional and personal development opportunities to advance your career.