Important Information
Location: Brazil
Job Mode: Full-time
Work Mode: Work from home
Job Summary
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer (AI) to take a hands-on lead in designing and building cutting edge, AI centric systems tailored for the offensive security sector. In this role, you will directly drive product innovation at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. You will lead by example, mentor junior engineers, and promote a culture of ownership, technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Design, implement, and deliver scalable AI centric software systems;
- Drive the development of agentic AI capabilities for identifying vulnerabilities, automating penetration testing processes, optimizing workflows, and enhancing threat intelligence;
- Own and lead the end to end development of product features — from ideation to production deployment and ongoing monitoring;
- Actively contribute to the design and implementation of AI enabled systems while promoting effective SDLC practices;
- Lead technical discussions, code reviews, and design sessions, sharing your expertise to elevate the team’s technical capabilities;
- Provide mentorship and support to junior engineers, fostering professional growth and development;
- Collaborate closely with cross functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into broader systems and applications.
Essential Skills
- Experience in distributed systems and backend software engineering;
- Experience with AI technologies such as LLMs, RAG, MCP, etc;
- Excellent understanding of token usage optimization and LLM cost optimization strategies;
- Expert-level knowledge of Go and solid hands-on experience with Python;
- Strong experience with microservices, REST API design, gRPC, unit testing, and BDD testing;
- Strong software design skills; UML familiarity is a plus. Exposure to Domain-Driven Design (DDD) is desirable;
- Experience with asynchronous messaging technologies such as Google Pub/Sub or Kafka;
- Deep knowledge of NoSQL and relational databases;
- Strong experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (GCP preferred);
- Experience working in agile environments;
- Experience building and scaling microservice based applications.
- Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative environment with diverse stakeholders and subject matter experts.
Highly Desirable Skills
- Experience working in a fast paced startup environment;
- Experience in cybersecurity or offensive security tools.
About Encora
Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner of some of the world’s leading enterprises and digital native companies. With over 9,000 experts in 47+ offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encora’s technology practices include Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering.
At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and qualifications, and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.
Skills Required
- Expert-level knowledge of Go
- Experience with Python
- Experience in distributed systems and backend software engineering
- Strong experience with microservices and REST API design
- Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with NoSQL and relational databases
- Strong experience in agile environments
- Experience working in cybersecurity or offensive security tools
Encora Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Encora and has not been reviewed or approved by Encora.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as employer-provided in multiple locations, with private plans and family coverage highlighted in Spain and Mexico. Medical insurance quality is presented as a recurring bright spot alongside standard coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid holidays and PTO, with regional materials indicating additional leave provisions in certain countries. Leave is generally portrayed as conventional to generous depending on location.
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Flexible Benefits — Work-from-home flexibility is frequently highlighted as a plus, though it varies by role and client needs. Remote and hybrid options are positioned as part of the overall package.
Encora Insights
What We Do
Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and backed by renowned private equity firms Advent International and Warburg Pincus, Encora is the preferred technology modernization and innovation partner to some of the world’s leading enterprise companies. It provides award-winning digital engineering services including Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering. Encora's deep cluster vertical capabilities extend across diverse industries, including HiTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail & CPG, Energy & Utilities, Banking Financial Services & Insurance, Travel, Hospitality & Logistics, Telecom & Media, Automotive, and other specialized industries. With over 9,000 associates in 47+ offices and delivery centers across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, India, and Southeast Asia, Encora delivers nearshore agility to clients anywhere in the world, coupled with expertise at scale in India. Encora’s Cloud-first, Data-first, AI-first approach enables clients to create differentiated enterprise value through technology
