Clara is the fastest-growing company in Latin America. We've built the leading solution for companies to make and manage all their payments. We already help over 20,000 large and growing businesses operate with agility and financial clarity through locally issued corporate cards, bill pay, financing, and a powerful B2B platform built for scale.
Clara is backed by some of the most successful investors in the world, including top regional VCs like monashees, Kaszek, and Canary, and leading global funds like Notable Capital, Coatue, DST Global Partners, ICONIQ Growth, General Catalyst, Citi Ventures, SV Angel, Citius, Endeavor Catalyst, and Goldman Sachs - in addition to dozens of angel investors and local family offices.
We’re building the financial infrastructure that powers high-performing organizations across the region. We invite you to join us if you want to be part of a fast-paced environment that will accelerate your career and support you to do some of the best work of your life alongside a passionate and committed team distributed across the Americas.
Disclaimer: This role is open to all candidates across LATAM, not just the posting location.
What you'll doWe're looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join Clara’s Data Team and help us build the infrastructure powering our ML products at scale. You’ll collaborate closely with data engineers and data scientists to design, deploy, and maintain high-impact machine learning systems. Your work will be essential in driving automation, personalization, and efficiency across Clara’s platform.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll own the full lifecycle of ML models—from feature pipeline design to deployment and monitoring—ensuring that our systems are robust, scalable, and fast-moving.
Your responsibilities will include:
Building and maintaining ML feature pipelines with a focus on reliability, scalability, and maintainability
Managing the full ML model lifecycle, including deployment, monitoring, and operations (MLOps)
Collaborating with data scientists to implement and scale ML models
Monitoring data quality and proactively resolving data issues
Working with data architectures like Data Vaults and Star Schemas in a lakehouse environment
Documenting engineering processes and best practices to ensure continuity and learning
Participating in code reviews, peer programming, and DevOps-focused initiatives
Driving best practices around data security and data privacy
We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Must haves4+ years of experience deploying and maintaining ML models and infrastructure
Proficiency in Python and SQL
Practical and theoretical understanding of machine learning algorithms
Experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins
Hands-on experience with Docker and the GitHub Flow development process
Experience with the feature store paradigm
Proficiency with ML frameworks like xgboost, scikit-learn, or catboost
High-level understanding of distributed systems and Spark architecture
Experience integrating data from databases, APIs, and event streams (e.g. Kinesis, Kafka)
Experience building complex ETL/ELT pipelines using orchestration tools like Apache Airflow, AWS Glue, or AWS Step Functions
Familiarity with AWS services, particularly Redshift, Glue, Sagemaker, Lambda, Athena, S3, and Kinesis
Experience with big data technologies such as (Py)Spark, Scala, Hive, and Kafka
Working proficiency in English and Spanish
Experience using and administering the Databricks platform
Familiarity with MLflow
Interest in automating workflows using AI tools
At Clara, you’ll have the autonomy, speed, and support to make meaningful impact — not just on your team, but on how organizations are run across Latin America.
Who we areWe’re the leading B2B fintech for spend management in Latin America.
Certified as one of the world's fastest-growing companies, a Great Place to Work, and a LinkedIn Top Startup.
Passionate about making Latin America more prosperous and competitive.
Constantly innovating to build financial infrastructure that enables each of our customers to thrive.
Product-led, high-talent-density culture — designed for builders who raise the bar.
Proud of our open, inclusive, and values-driven environment.
#Clarity. We say things clearly, directly, and proactively.
#Simplicity. We reduce noise to focus on what really matters.
#Ownership. We take responsibility and never wait to be told.
#Pride. We build products and experiences we’re proud of.
#Always Be Changing (ABC). We grow through feedback, risk-taking, and action.
#Inclusivity. Every voice counts. Everyone contributes to our mission.
Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP) from day one
Multicultural team with daily exposure to Portuguese, Spanish, and English (our corporate language)
Annual learning budget and internal accelerated development paths
High-ownership environment: we move fast, learn fast, and raise the bar — together
Smart, ambitious teammates — low ego, high impact
Flexible vacation and hybrid work model focused on results
If you’re ready for growth, ownership, and impact — apply now and help us redefine B2B finance in Latin America.
Clara’s Hybrid Policy
Claridians in a hybrid mode split their time between working from the office, talking to or visiting customers, or working from home. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for each individual and team.
We don't enforce a minimum number of days for most roles, but you're expected to spend time at the office organically, and be at the office most days during your ramp-up or when required by your leader.
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What We Do
Clara is the leading payment platform for companies in Latin America. Our end-to-end solution includes our locally-issued corporate cards, Bill Pay, crossborder payments, and our highly-rated software platform used by thousands of the most successful companies across the region. Clara is backed by top global and regional investors such as Coatue, DST Global, General Catalyst, monashees, Kaszek, Canary, A*, BoxGroup, SV Angel, GFC, Picus Capital, Avid Ventures, ICONIQ Growth, Goldman Sachs, and prominent angel investors. Driven by our six core values (Ownership, Pride, ABC, Simplicity, Clarity and Inclusivity) we’ve reached a unicorn valuation in record time, have been recognized as a Great Place to Work and as one of the most promising startups according to Linkedin’s ranking “Top Startups 2021”. We’re looking for the best talent worldwide to join our team and be part of this journey, so you can't afford to miss this chance! We are: * Shaping business finances in Latin America * Driven by our 6 core values * Proud of our inclusive and caring culture * Certified as a Great Place to Work and a Top LinkedIn Startup
