Senior Software Engineer

Company Overview

Ridepanda is on a mission to reduce carbon emissions and create more livable communities by driving the adoption of micromobility solutions such as pedal bikes, e‑bikes and e‑scooters. We are dedicated to transforming transportation and leading the shift away from polluting cars toward eco‑friendly and affordable alternatives. Our innovative approach supports sustainable commuting choices that are fun and accessible to everyone. We are passionate about making a positive impact on the planet while empowering individuals to embrace micromobility in their daily lives.

In addition to our environmental mission, we operate as a remote‑first tech company based in the United States. Our team collaborates asynchronously across Latin America and values autonomy, effective communication and work‑life balance. All hiring is managed through Remote.com, ensuring legal employment contracts in your country.

Role Description

💡This is a Remote job for LATAM candidates only💡

We are looking for a Senior Software Developer to design, develop and maintain robust back‑end systems, contribute to software architecture planning and write efficient, scalable and maintainable code. Our stack consists of a Ruby on Rails backend using the graphql‑ruby gem and a customer portal built with Next.js, so experience with GraphQL, React/Next.js and PostgreSQL is essential. You will integrate various components seamlessly, collaborate with cross‑functional teams and participate in code reviews to ensure quality. You will also play a key role in troubleshooting and optimizing performance to support the scalability of Ridepanda’s technical solutions. This is a full‑time, 100 % remote role open to candidates residing in any Latin American country supported by Remote.com (with a preference for Chile). The initial interview will be conducted in English, but your manager speaks Spanish and the engineering team includes Chilean and Peruvian members, so Spanish is still used for day‑to‑day collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain clean, efficient code in Ruby on Rails, ensuring that the codebase is reliable and easy to maintain.
• Participate throughout the software development lifecycle—planning, development, testing and deployment—and advocate for the adoption of new technologies where appropriate.
• Integrate front‑end components with server‑side logic and collaborate with designers and front‑end developers to deliver consistent user experiences.
• Build and maintain GraphQL APIs and ensure their efficiency and scalability.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, propose solutions and maintain code quality through automated tests and reviews.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (product managers, designers and other engineers) to define requirements and ship new features.
• Serve as a technical reference, leading the resolution of incidents across services and providing constructive feedback during code reviews.
• Mentor junior developers and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices and drive the incorporation of new technologies and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in software development and programming with a solid understanding of object‑oriented programming (OOP).
• Experience in back‑end web development and building scalable web applications in production environments.
• At least 5 years of professional experience, including 3 years of hands‑on Ruby on Rails in production.
• Proven ability to design and build GraphQL APIs and integrate web services.
• Knowledge of React/Next.js and an understanding of front‑end development.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL and relational database design.
• Strong foundation in computer science concepts, design patterns and best practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a distributed, remote environment and collaborate with teams across multiple time zones.
• Experience with version control (Git), agile methodologies and familiarity with DevOps/CI/CD practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (especially Google Cloud Platform; experience with AWS or Azure is a plus) and infrastructure tooling.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Passion for clean energy and sustainable technology.
• Advanced English reading and writing skills (spoken English can still be developing but must allow comprehension of meetings and technical materials).
• Residence in a Latin American country supported by Remote.com; preference for candidates located in Chile.

Benefits

• Legal employment via Remote.com, with payment in your local currency and compliance with labor laws in your country.
• Competitive salary (no performance bonus).
• Flexible hours and generous paid vacation.
• You are expected to have your own work device (MacBook or Windows laptop); we can provide a device after a successful probation period if needed.
• Virtual team‑building events and an annual off‑site in the U.S., giving you the opportunity to meet the rest of the team in person.
• Access to a company ChatGPT account and the option to request e‑books or online courses that align with our team’s goals.

Application Process

If you are interested, please submit your résumé in English along with your availability (working hours and start date). A cover letter is not required. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial interview in English, followed by technical assessments and conversations with the engineering team. Although English is required for company‑wide communication, our engineering team includes native Spanish speakers, making it a welcoming environment for LATAM candidates.

Ridepanda is committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on the basis of race, origin, gender, religion, age, disability or any other protected status. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us in building sustainable micromobility solutions.