AI/Software Engineer (Hybrid, Sao Paulo only)

Employment: Contractor / Full-Time We are seeking an innovative AI/Software Engineer with a strong background in AI engineering to design and develop custom solutions that address core Commercial challenges. This role requires expertise in integrating artificial intelligence throughout the software engineering process, including agentic workflows, and intelligent automation. You will build microservices, design user interfaces, and be a key contributor to projects where AI augments capabilities, such as natural language understanding, predictive analytics, and personalized customer experiences.  Location :  Hybrid (São Paulo) 3~4 times a week .    About Us : Abstra is a fast-growing, Nearshore Tech Talent services company, providing top Latin American tech talent to U.S. companies and beyond. Founded by U.S.-bred engineers with over 15 years of experience, Abstra specializes in sourcing skilled professionals across a wide range of technologies to meet our clients’ needs, driving innovation and efficiency. Key Responsibilities:   Design, develop, and launch scalable, secure full-stack applications and microservices using public cloud platforms (AWS/GCP).  Create custom solutions to solve business processes, especially those that require AI technologies.  Utilize modern backend languages (Python, Go, Node.js) while embedding AI functionality where appropriate.  Work closely with the Engineers and Product management to innovate and deliver solutions involving AI services, large language models (LLMs), and agentic workflow orchestration.  Develop robust APIs and integration services to connect AI-powered applications with other enterprise systems.  Integrate a wide range of AI technologies—including natural language processing, machine learning, generative AI, and AI-powered search—into workflows to automate tasks, enhance user experience, and derive actionable insights.  Design, develop, and maintain custom AI agents for workflow automation, customer interaction, personalized recommendations, and predictive analysis within the ecosystem.  Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code leveraging Agentic Engineering practices that promote an AI development culture.  Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and AI solution design to deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.  Required Qualifications:   7+ years of professional software development experience.  Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language is important.  Experience building and deploying applications on a major cloud provider (AWS, GCP), including use of AI services offered by these platforms.  Solid understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, event-driven systems, and how to orchestrate AI microservices within these frameworks.  Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, as well as vector databases for AI applications.  Familiarity with LLMs, vector databases and agentic frameworks for advanced AI-driven applications.  Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. What We Offer: Competitive compensation paid in USD.   20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year.   Opportunities for professional growth and career development.   Company-provided equipment.   A collaborative, inclusive, and multicultural work environment.   The opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects alongside a talented and supportive team.     Pre-Employment Verification   As part of our standard onboarding process, candidates who successfully complete the interview process and accept an employment offer will be required to complete an employment verification check, and background check. This process will confirm job titles and dates of employment with two previous employers and is a standard requirement for all new employees joining the company.