Staff PRODUCT ENGINEER (Contract)Build it.
Ship it.
Own it.Location: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Dominican Republic, PeruAbout CounterpartCounterpart is an insurtech platform reimagining management and professional liability for the modern workplace.
We believe that when businesses lead with clarity and confidence, they become more resilient, more innovative, and better prepared for what's ahead.
That's why we built the first Agentic InsuranceTM system — where advanced AI and deep insurance expertise come together to proactively assess, mitigate, and manage risk.
Backed by A-rated carriers and trusted by brokers nationwide, our platform helps small businesses grow with confidence.
Join us in shaping a smarter future, helping businesses Do More With Less Risk®.
The RoleAs a Product Engineer at Counterpart, you own problems and drive outcomes.
You iron out requirements with stakeholders, partners, and customers.
You leverage AI for implementation.
You verify the end-to-end result.
You iterate until you move the needle.
You run projects with other Product Engineers and AI agents.
You know when to delegate to a human, when to delegate to an agent, and when to do it yourself.You will Own the ProblemTake accountability for the outcome.Talk directly to your users, stakeholders, and peers to discover the problem.Translate business intents into functional requirements that engineers and agents can build against.Determine where human judgment is non-negotiable and where AI can augment or act autonomously.Own the non-functional technical requirements.
Specify the quality bar: performance, scalability, reliability, security, maintainability.Build with AIWrite production, and make a direct impact on the growth and success of the platform.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who thrives in startup environments and enjoys building scalable systems from the ground up.
This role is idóneo for engineers who combine deep backend expertise with a strong ownership mindset .
You will play a key role in designing , building , and maintaining distributed systems while collaborating with a highly technical and fast-moving team.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Java and Python , enjoys solving complex engineering problems, and embraces AI-assisted development workflows to increase productivity without compromising quality.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Python.
Develop distributed systems involving databases, APIs, message queues, and data processing pipelines.
Take full ownership of features and services throughout their lifecycle, from design and implementation to monitoring and optimization.
Build production-ready systems with a strong focus on reliability, performance, and maintainability.
Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Improve system performance, scalability, and operational efficiency across the platform.
Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery while ensuring code quality and engineering best practices.
Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to key technical decisions as the company scales.
Continuously improve development processes, tooling, and engineering standards.
Requirements
8+ years of experience in software engineering or backend development.
5+ professional experience with Python , building and maintaining production-grade backend systems.
Strong experience with Java .
Hands-on experience with AI/LLM-based application development (AI agents, agentic systems, or LLM-powered applications)
Experience building AI-driven features, LLM integrations, or agentic workflows in production environments is highly preferred.
Solid understanding of distributed systems, scalable architectures, and asynchronous processing.
Experience working with databases, message queues, and data processing pipelines .




Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
Proven experience building, maintaining, optimizing, and improving products after launch.
Strong ownership mindset, autonomy, and ability to thrive in startup or fast-paced environments .
Advanced English level
Nice to have
Experience working in product-focused companies, owning products beyond the initial development phase.
Experience in cybersecurity products or security-focused platforms.
Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging systems.
Experience building large-scale distributed data processing systems.
Background in high-growth startups or scale-ups.
Previous experience in large technology companies
What's in it for You
100% remote work with flexibility to work from LATAM.
Join an early-stage cybersecurity startup where your work will directly impact the product and company growth.
Be part of an engineering culture that embraces modern AI-assisted development workflows.
Company-provided laptop and equipment.
Generous PTO and regional holidays.
High ownership, autonomy, and direct influence on technical decisions.
Location: LATAM
Work Model: 100% Remote
Project: Identity Security / Cybersecurity Platform
Seniority: Senior
Engagement: Full-time
Get to Know Darwoft
At Darwoft, we build custom software solutions and partner with international companies to create high-impact digital products.
We are a Latin American technology company with a people-first culture, strong professional standards, and a long-term partnership mindset.
We work with distributed teams, complex technical challenges, and clients whose technology has a direct impact on their businesses and users.
About the Project
We are partnering with an innovative cybersecurity company building a next-generation Identity Securit work within the Context Architecture, a shared system of documentation, design patterns, and domain knowledge that gives you the technical context to make autonomous decisions at every step.
This is not a role for engineers who need to be told how.
It is a role for engineers who can take a problem, fill in the gaps with good judgment, and ship something that works.Who you will work withDerrick Franco, Principal Engineer: After teaching himself to code at 13, Derrick went on to co‐found Jumpstart in addition to building out the technical divisions at InvestorsAlley and Phinaz Media Group.
Nowadays Derrick spends his time reading, with his wife, and working on his podcast The Future of Work Project.Julian Prokay, Principal Engineer: A veteran of the SaaS space with experience working on both student systems and construction management software.
In his free time, he enjoys history podcasts and fantasy literature.Tony Nguyen, Engineering Manager: Tony is an engineering and platform leader with 25+ years of leadership experience at companies like Sony PlayStation Network, Intuit TurboTax, and ServiceNow.
He thrives at building products, scaling teams, and leading organizations, but more so building people.
He believes the best leadership and engineering comes from bringing your full identity to work.
For him that's faith, family, and sports!
Outside of work, you can catch him on the couch with his 3 adult children watching anime, going to Disneyland, or having game nights.Ron Alexessen, Engineering Manager: With experience at Hewlett‐Packard, New Relic, Rackspace, and consulting agencies, Ron has built teams and shaped technical culture across different environments.
He's passionate about AI‐enabled development as a force multiplier and building solutions that create real business impact.
Outside work, he boulders, runs, rides gravel bikes,



and co‐parents active teenagers, embracing structured chaos in all of it.Newton Truong, Engineering Manager: Newton joins Counterpart with 7+ years of experience in platform and data engineering.
In his last company Thrive Market, he had a hand in building out new microservices and architecting data pipelines with Airflow and Spark.
He's vegetarian and loves trying new restaurants when traveling.
Nowadays he's busy keeping up with his 2‐year‐old and doing outdoor activities with his family.John Mendez, Engineering Manager: John has experience working at companies of all sizes.
He enjoys startups and small-to-medium businesses, where he can wear multiple hats and help deliver solutions.
Outside of work, he stays busy with his four kids and their activities.
He also makes time to stay active by working out at home and running or walking with his dog.Counterpart's valuesConjoin Expectations - it is the cornerstone of autonomy.
Ensure you are aware of what is expected of you and clearly articulate what you expect of others.Speak Boldly & Honestly - the only failure is not learning from mistakes.
Don't cheat yourself and your colleagues of the feedback needed when expectations aren't being met.Be Entrepreneurial - control your own destiny.
Embrace action over perfection while navigating any obstacles that stand in the way of your ultimate goal.
Leverage AI ruthlessly.
We measure success by outcomes, not lines of code written.
Use every available AI tool to ship faster and think more strategically.Practice Omotenashi ("selfless hospitality") - trust will follow.
Consider every interaction with internal and external partners an opportunity to develop trust by going above and beyond what is expected.Hold Nothing As Sacred - create routines but modify them routinely.
Take the time to reflect on where the business is today, where it needs to go, and what you have to change in order to get there.Prioritize Wellness - some things should never be sacrificed.
We create an environment that stretches everyone to grow and improve, which is fulfilling, but is only one part of a meaningful life.We offerWork from Anywhere - Counterpart is a fully distributed company, meaning there is no office.
We allow employees to work from wherever they do their best work, of course prioritizing meetings that often happen in US time zones.Language Classes - We sponsor up to $100 per calendar year to be used towards language classes to help support your English language skills.Paid Vacation and Time OffParental Leave - Development Partners will be eligible for unpaid Parental Leave to bond with a newborn, newly‐adopted, or newly placed child.
Under this policy, development partners and independent contractors will be eligible for up to 8 weeks of unpaid parental leave.
Any time off will be subject to approval and must be requested at least 45 days in advance.Computer - We reimburse you for your locally procured MacBook Pro.
If you are still with the company after one year, it is yours to keep!
Our estimated pay range for this role is USD $90,000 - $110,000 annually .
Contractor compensation is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, market data, location, internal equitability, and experience.We are committed to being a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone, and we are intentional about making sure people feel respected, supported and connected at work, regardless of who you are or where you come from.
We value and celebrate our differences and we believe being open about who we are allows us to do the best work of our lives.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation.
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