At CircleCI, we're revolutionizing how developers build, test, and deploy code. As we expand our global footprint, we seek an experienced R&D leader to establish and grow our presence in Latin America. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape our technical strategy and build high-performing teams in the region while driving our mission to help developers do their best work.

About the role

As the R&D Site Leader for LATAM, you will establish CircleCI's technical presence in the region, build teams from the ground up, and ensure alignment with our global R&D strategy. You will be crucial in executing our FY26 vision of customer growth, self-serve acceleration, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with global R&D leadership to implement our technical strategy
• Drive initiatives that support our key objectives: self-serve growth, customer retention, sales enablement, and developer experience
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders across Product, Design, and Operations.
• Contribute to global R&D strategic planning and decision-making

Site Development & Team Building

• Build and scale our LATAM R&D organization from the ground up
• Develop hiring strategies to attract and retain top engineering talent in the region
• Create an inclusive, high-performing culture that emphasizes continuous learning and innovation
• Establish operational frameworks that enable seamless collaboration with global teams

Operational Excellence

• Drive operational efficiency and delivery excellence across teams
• Implement and refine processes that will allow rapid, high-quality software delivery
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices and quality standards
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators aligned with business objectives

People Leadership

• Foster a culture of mentorship, growth, and technical excellence
• Drive initiatives to develop and retain engineering talent
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging within the organization
• Build strong relationships across functions and geographies

 

Qualifications

Leadership Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in software development and engineering leadership
• Proven track record of building and scaling engineering organizations in LATAM
• Experience working in globally distributed, high-growth technology companies
• Strong understanding of the LATAM tech ecosystem and talent market

Technical Acumen

• Deep understanding of modern software development practices and technologies
• Experience with continuous integration and delivery systems
• Ability to guide technical decisions and architecture at a strategic level
• Track record of delivering complex technical projects at scale

Management & Communication

• Excellence in cross-cultural communication and relationship-building
• Experience managing diverse, distributed teams
• Strong track record of developing and mentoring engineering leaders
• Ability to influence and align stakeholders across organizational levels

Business Impact

• Demonstrated ability to drive business results through technical innovation
• Experience in strategic planning and execution
• Track record of successful collaboration with Product and Go-to-Market teams
• Understanding of cloud services business models and developer tools market

Location

• Based in Mexico City
• Regular travel to global offices as needed

CircleCI welcomes those passionate about learning and evolving, so however you identify and whatever your background, we hope you'll apply if this looks like a role where you could do your best work.