Senior AI-first Product Engineer
Skills
About the role
99x Brazil is seeking a Senior AI-first Product Engineer to join our growing team. We are looking for engineers who take full ownership of products and features from discovery to production, operate comfortably across the stack, and use AI as a core part of how they design, build, and scale solutions.
You will help shape technical direction, work directly with clients and stakeholders, and contribute to the evolution of engineering practices within teams. The ideal candidate has proven experience driving AI adoption and upskilling engineering teams on AI-assisted workflows, while remaining accountable for product quality, performance, and outcomes long after deployment.
Responsibilities
Own product features end-to-end, from problem definition and architecture to deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement
Build AI-driven product experiences and integrate modern AI tools into the engineering workflow
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, engineering, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions
Contribute across the stack, including frontend, backend, APIs, integrations, and cloud-based services
Represent the company in technical and commercial discussions with clients, partners, and stakeholders
Drive technical discovery sessions, solution design, and architecture discussions
Mentor and upskill engineering teams on AI-assisted development practices and modern engineering workflows
Optimize applications for performance, scalability, maintainability, and user experience
Write clean, maintainable, well-tested, and well-documented code
Stay up to date with emerging technologies, AI trends, and modern software engineering practices
Requirements
6+ years of experience in software engineering, with strong expertise in React, Next.js, Typescript, Node or Python
Proven experience building and scaling modern web applications across the full stack
Strong understanding of software architecture, distributed systems, APIs, and scalable application design
Hands-on experience using AI tools and AI-assisted development workflows as a core part of the engineering process
Demonstrated product ownership mindset, with experience leading features or products from discovery to production and beyond
Ability to think from first principles, challenge assumptions, and solve complex business and technical problems
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to represent technical solutions in client-facing and commercial discussions
Proven experience mentoring engineers and driving AI upskilling initiatives within development teams
Solid understanding of modern frontend development practices, component architecture, and responsive design principles
Familiarity with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and modern DevOps practices
Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal
Benefits
Your pick when it comes to employment models: CLT/PJ/Cooperativa;
A fully remote work environment with flexible working hours;
Bonus for any referrals that we end up hiring.
Questions about this role
How do I apply to this Senior AI-first Product Engineer role at 99x Brazil (formerly Nextly)?
Click "Apply with AI Applyd" above. We auto-fill the application from your resume and answer screening questions in seconds. No copy and paste, no juggling tabs.
What's the typical salary for Software Engineer in Brazil?
Compensation for Software Engineer roles in Brazil varies widely by seniority, employer size, and remote vs onsite arrangement. Check the salary range on this listing when published, or browse our Software Engineer hub for Brazil medians across recent openings.
How fast does AI Applyd auto-apply?
Most applications complete in under 90 seconds. You can track the status in your dashboard and watch the screenshot proof land the moment the application submits.
What ATS does 99x Brazil (formerly Nextly) use?
AI Applyd supports Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Workday, iCIMS, SmartRecruiters, LinkedIn Easy Apply, and most other ATS platforms. If we can submit through the platform, we do.
Want AI Applyd to auto-apply to roles like this?
We tailor your resume per posting, fill the forms, and track replies for you.