Software Engineer

Company Description Arete Studios is an omnichannel discovery platform built for the next generation of fashion brands and Gen Z shoppers. The company enables cross-border growth for emerging designers by providing advanced data analytics tools that support market entry, production planning, and pricing decisions. A proprietary personalization engine captures consumer data to power these analytics, helping brands make informed, real-time business decisions. Arete Studios offers shoppers access to unique, authenticated designers and has already launched over 60 brands from 13 countries. Positioned between traditional marketplaces and brand incubators, the company is focused on owning this evolving white space in fashion retail.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Software Engineer role based in South America. The Software Engineer will design, build, and maintain back-end services that power the personalization engine, analytics tools, and core platform features. Day-to-day responsibilities include writing clean, scalable code, implementing APIs and integrations, optimizing system performance, and collaborating with product, data, and design teams to deliver new features. The role also involves participating in code reviews, improving development workflows, ensuring security and reliability, and contributing to technical documentation and testing. As part of a growing team, the Software Engineer will help shape technical architecture and best practices as the platform scales globally.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Computer Science, including data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Proficiency in Software Development and Programming, with experience in at least one modern language (e.g. Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, or similar).
• Hands-on experience in Back-End Web Development, including building APIs, working with databases, and integrating third-party services.
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and patterns for building maintainable, modular systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure), CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git).
• Familiarity with data processing or analytics systems; interest in personalization, recommendation engines, or e-commerce is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, communicate clearly, and take ownership of projects from concept to deployment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.