--- title: 'Staff Software Engineer (AI-Native Full-Stack) at South Geeks' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/staff-software-engineer-ai-native-full-stack-south-geeks-remote-c8rfdn0xes06' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-13' --- # Staff Software Engineer (AI-Native Full-Stack) at South Geeks - **Company:** South Geeks - **Location:** Remote - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-06-05 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/southgeeks/9625cdbc-db8e-4772-8a23-afcf2f11c5ca ## Job description Hi there :) Thanks for checking in to find out about our open position. We´ll provide as much information as possible, but please feel free to reach us if you have further questions. We´ll be happy to see your application, even if there are skills you don't quite master! ## About Us At South Geeks, we engage top-performing Software Engineers, Security Experts, and Data Analysts from Latin America to join our clients' teams worldwide. For over 8 years, we've been helping future-shaping companies scale faster by curating world-class tech talent and building long-lasting, strategic partnerships. We pride ourselves on a people-centered culture that powers innovation, collaboration, and excellence. ## About the Client Our client is a fast-growing US-based edtech company whose platform powers school-family communication for over 22 million students across the country. Their engineering team is navigating an exciting architectural transition, while continuing to ship fast. This is a high-visibility role with regular interaction with the CEO and co-founders. ## About the Role We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer who operates with urgency and a "multiplier" mindset. This is an AI-native role: you should have fundamentally evolved your development workflow using LLMs and AI agents. The ideal candidate uses AI to bypass manual boilerplate, accelerate debugging, and ship clean, simple functionality at a pace traditional methods can't match. You'll be one level below Principal, but the expectations for technical leadership and architectural influence are high. ## Key Responsibilities - Partner with product, exec leadership, design, sales, and marketing to build the right things, as simply as possible - Champion AI development practices and mentor the engineering org on using AI to increase sprint velocity and code quality - Build and run systems that operate robustly at scale with the highest level of security - Work with leadership to build a unified technical direction and a culture of excellence and speed - Review PRs and design the future architecture of systems, including the evolution of legacy monolithic architecture toward a modern stack What You Need to Succeed in This Role - Mastery of large-scale services using Ruby, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript and PHP - Deep knowledge of distributed systems, relational databases (MySQL/Postgres), and AWS infrastructure (Aurora, RDS, SQS) - AI-native workflow: you treat AI (Cursor, Claude Code, etc.) as your primary partner in the development lifecycle — using it to bypass boilerplate and focus on deep architectural work - Ability to represent the engineering team in high-stakes discussions with non-technical stakeholders - Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field ## Our Team We strive to create an inspiring and growth-oriented environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered. We promote both personal and professional development, with individualized support for your needs and concerns. We aim to build a space where everyone can thrive. ## What We Offer - 100% remote work - Competitive payment in USD This position is available for candidates based in LATAM. ## About South Geeks ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Tech talent services / Staff augmentation / Nearshoring - **Target customers**: B2B – mid-to-large enterprises in Fintech, Life Sciences, and data-critical industries (e.g., cybersecurity, insurance, legal tech) - **Mission**: “Power the evolution of leading companies in Fintech and Life Sciences by curating elite engineers from Latin America to enhance our clients, building long-lasting strategic tech partnerships.” [southgeeks.com/about](https://www.southgeeks.com/about) ## Products & Services - **[Staff Augmentation]**: Add individual mid-to-senior software developers, testers, data scientists, DevOps specialists to existing teams. - **[Dedicated Teams]**: Assemble full, managed teams with a dedicated leader that fits the client’s structure. - **[Time & Materials]**: Flexible project-based engagement with full ownership – assign a leader, build the team, manage the project. - **[Quality Assurance & Testing]**: Day-to-day testers plus turnkey test planning, automation, and execution. - **[Infrastructure & Security]**: Architecture, deployment, and ongoing security management. - **[Agentic AI & Data Science]**: Specialists for data strategy, intelligent applications, and AI integration. [southgeeks.com](https://www.southgeeks.com/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: 200+ engineers placed across 50+ projects; 97% client retention rate; NPS of 85+ [southgeeks.com](https://www.southgeeks.com/) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available (no funding rounds disclosed) - **Growth Signals**: Long-term client relationships (many engineers with same client 5+ years); expanding into AI/Data Science services; strong focus on highly regulated industries (Fintech, Life Sciences) [southgeeks.com/about](https://www.southgeeks.com/about) ## Competitive Advantages - **High retention**: 97% retention rate – attributed to career pathing, nurturing environment, and performance coaching. - **Cultural alignment**: Engineers are fluent in English and Spanish/Portuguese; soft skills developed with a performance coach. - **Latin American talent pool**: Access to a curated, vetted network of engineers who integrate seamlessly with US/European teams. - **Specialized industry focus**: Deep expertise in Fintech, Life Sciences, and data-critical sectors where compliance and security are paramount. - **Flexible engagement models**: From single expert to full project delivery with leadership. [southgeeks.com](https://www.southgeeks.com/) ## Strategic Focus - Deepen specialization in Fintech and Life Sciences verticals. - Expand AI/Data Science offerings (Agentic AI, NLP, classification). - Maintain high retention through continuous training, coaching, and long-term assignments. - Scale operations while preserving cultural fit and communication standards. [southgeeks.com](https://www.southgeeks.com/) ## Why Work Here - **Remote-first**: 100% remote work with clear guidelines; paid in USD at competitive hourly rates. [southgeeks.com/careers](https://www.southgeeks.com/careers) - **Full-time, long-term engagements**: Most roles are long-term with the same client, providing stability. - **Perks**: Paid time off, continuous English classes, performance coaching, referral fees. [southgeeks.com/careers](https://www.southgeeks.com/careers) - **Culture**: Described as a “nice place to work” by employees; supportive guidance from recruiters and managers. [southgeeks.com/careers](https://www.southgeeks.com/careers) - **International projects**: Work on state-of-the-art projects with global clients. - **Engineering culture**: Emphasis on technical excellence, soft skills, and long-term career growth. ## Sources 1. [southgeeks.com](https://www.southgeeks.com/) 2. [southgeeks.com/about](https://www.southgeeks.com/about) 3. [southgeeks.com/careers](https://www.southgeeks.com/careers) 4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/south-geeks) 5. 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