Laika (heylaika.com) combines simple software with expert support to help SaaS companies manage security compliance, security audits, and enterprise procurement security diligence. We help companies design stage-appropriate controls, obtain InfoSec certifications/audits like SOC 2 or ISO 27001, stay compliant with regulations like HIPAA and GDPR, and build trust with enterprise customers for whom security is a fundamental “must have” requirement.

We were founded in May 2019 and recently raised our Series B funding from top VCs, including JP Morgan, PayPal Ventures, Canapi and Bain Capital. Our customers and revenue are growing like crazy, and we are poised for breakout growth over 2022 and beyond.

About the role 

Laika has a new opportunity to join our growing team! This is a virtual opening for select LATAM locations. Reporting directly to our Engineering Director, the Software Engineer will play a major role in building and maintaining existing and new applications. Open-minded developers will excel at this job since we’re constantly learning new and exciting technologies. We don’t expect you to master all technologies but you should be proficient in either Front-End or Back-End, and be willing to learn the other. 

This is a permanent job opportunity, we’re looking for individuals who are willing to learn and see themselves growing with the company.

Responsabilities

• Make direct technical contributions (writing, reviewing and deploying code) using (but not limited to) Javascript, React, GraphQL, Python, Django and Postgresql.
• Working directly with the Product Manager to clearly understand the problem, come up with a solution, implement it and deploy it to production.
• Strive to write clean, easy-to-read code, and make process and code improvements to keep the codebase as clear and organized as possible.

Requirements

• Passionate about delivering an exceptional customer experience.
• Maintain composure and calm demeanor in high-stress situations while maintaining focus to resolve the issue as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced English level proficiency (both written and specially conversational)
• You’re interested in self improvement.
• You understand the value that features or bugs bring to customers. 
• You love coding.

Bonus Skills

• Python
• Django

Compensation 

• Stock options 
• Unlimited PTO
• Remote work from home model
• Paid courses and certifications 
• Quarterly wellness stipend

Equal Opportunity

Laika provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.