
About dLocal
Empowering payments in emerging markets globally
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay with 1001+ employees
- $357 million raised in funding to date
- Serves major clients like Amazon and Shopify
- Offers a unified API for payments and payouts
dLocal is a leading payments platform headquartered in Tres Cruces, Montevideo, Uruguay, specializing in enabling global merchants to connect with billions of users in emerging markets. The company has raised $357 million in funding and serves clients like Amazon and Shopify, providing a seamless so...
🎁 Benefits
Employees enjoy competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO, and a remote-friendly work policy that supports work-life balance....
🌟 Culture
dLocal fosters a culture focused on innovation and inclusivity, emphasizing its mission to bridge the payments gap in emerging markets while promoting...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
dLocal is hiring a Lead Software Engineer to act as the Technical Referent for their new Rust engineering practice. You'll lead the design and implementation of Rust capabilities, shaping the future of the company's technology stack. This position requires expertise in Rust and a strong background in software engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in software engineering with a focus on Rust — your experience includes leading projects and establishing best practices in software development. You are passionate about building high-performance, secure, and efficient systems that can scale with the needs of a growing company. Your ability to communicate technical concepts clearly makes you an effective collaborator across teams.
You thrive in a remote-first environment and enjoy working with diverse teams from various backgrounds. You are a builder at heart, always looking for challenges to tackle and innovative solutions to implement. Your leadership skills enable you to guide and mentor other engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth within your team.
What you'll do
As the Technical Referent for Rust at dLocal, you will be responsible for establishing Rust as a core competency within the company. You will lead the design and implementation of Rust capabilities, ensuring that the standards and architecture you define are followed across all future Rust development projects. Your work will directly impact the performance, security, and operational efficiency of our core services.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement in our technology stack and drive the strategic evolution of our systems. Your role will involve not only technical leadership but also influencing the overall direction of our engineering practices. You will be a key player in shaping the technical future of dLocal, making decisions that will affect millions of users worldwide.
What we offer
At dLocal, we provide a flexible, remote-first work environment that values collaboration and innovation. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of over 1000 professionals from more than 30 nationalities. We offer travel, health, and learning benefits to support your personal and professional growth. Join us and be part of a company that is making a significant impact in the world of payments.
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