Remote Software Engineer (R&D) - LatAm

Description:

• Panoptyc is on a mission to revolutionize loss prevention using visual AI and manual reviewers to help retailers detect theft in over 15,000 markets across the United States.
• The company is fully remote and rapidly growing, inviting top talent worldwide to join in reshaping the future of retail security.
• As an R&D Software Engineer, you will focus on experimentation and rapid iteration, building cutting-edge backend/edge systems, APIs, and ML/AI solutions.
• Responsibilities include researching and developing new systems and product prototypes, building and testing proof-of-concepts, designing and implementing APIs and services using Python and Node.js/TypeScript, and working with computer vision systems and AI/ML technologies.
• You will collaborate with a small R&D team to turn ideas into functional solutions, write comprehensive tests and documentation for your code, and iterate quickly based on feedback and results.
• This role requires both technical implementation and strategic vision, necessitating excellent coding skills and an understanding of the "why" behind the products.

Requirements:

• You must have 2-3+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Strong proficiency in Python and TypeScript/Node.js is required, as the company is framework agnostic.
• Experience with Linux environments and shell scripting is necessary.
• A working knowledge of PostgreSQL or similar relational databases is expected.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and cloud-based deployments is important.
• You should have experience with RESTful API design and implementation.
• A basic understanding of computer vision concepts and ML/AI frameworks is a plus.
• Experience with Git and modern CI/CD pipelines is required.
• You must be able to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• A low ego is essential; you should be comfortable asking questions when you don't know the answer.
• Honesty is crucial; you should be able to communicate openly about challenges and mistakes.
• You must be able to have at least 5 working hours overlapping with US Eastern Standard Time.
• The ideal candidate should be a self-starter who thrives in ambiguous situations, can learn new technologies independently, demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities, pays close attention to detail, and communicates honestly and directly.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $30-$40 USD/hr.
• There is a clear path for professional advancement in a rapidly growing technology company.
• The company promotes a remote-first culture that values work-life balance and flexibility.
• Regular opportunities for skills development and technical certifications are provided.
• You will work with cutting-edge AI technology that solves meaningful real-world problems.
• You will be part of building a global engineering center of excellence.