Staff PRODUCT ENGINEER (Contract)

Build it. Ship it. Own it.

Location: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Peru

About Counterpart

Counterpart is an insurtech platform reimagining management and professional liability for the modern workplace. We believe that when businesses lead with clarity and confidence, they become more resilient, more innovative, and better prepared for what's ahead. That's why we built the first Agentic Insurance™ system — where advanced AI and deep insurance expertise come together to proactively assess, mitigate, and manage risk. Backed by A-rated carriers and trusted by brokers nationwide, our platform helps small businesses grow with confidence. Join us in shaping a smarter future, helping businesses Do More With Less Risk®.

The Role

As a Product Engineer at Counterpart, you own problems and drive outcomes. You iron out requirements with stakeholders, partners, and customers. You leverage AI for implementation. You verify the end-to-end result. You iterate until you move the needle.

You run projects with other Product Engineers and AI agents. You know when to delegate to a human, when to delegate to an agent, and when to do it yourself. 

YOU WILL

Own the Problem

• Take accountability for the outcome. 
• Talk directly to your users, stakeholders, and peers to discover the problem. 
• Translate business intents into functional requirements that engineers and agents can build against. Determine where human judgment is non-negotiable and where AI can augment or act autonomously. 
• Own the non-functional technical requirements. Specify the quality bar: performance, scalability, reliability, security, maintainability.

Build with AI

• Write production-quality code across the stack: Python, Django, AWS, React, and PostgreSQL. You are not afraid of any layer.
• Direct agents and review their output with domain depth. Catch what they miss across the functional and non-functional bar: correctness, edge cases, performance, security, testability, readability.
• Evaluate and improve agent output regularly. Track failure modes. Refine the prompts and patterns that lift the quality ceiling over time.
• Run projects that span other Product Engineers and agents. Coordinate work, manage dependencies, and keep things moving without micromanaging.
• Contribute to architectural decisions. Bring options and alternatives, not objections. Know when the elegant solution is the wrong call for a startup moving fast.
• Contribute to and manage the context harness as you build and deliver.

Verify and Iterate

• Surface delivery risks early. Bring solutions, not just problems. Keep your stakeholders informed without turning every risk into a meeting.
• Verify the end-to-end result yourself. Confirm the system does what the requirements say, and that the requirements were right.
• Drive adoption of what you ship. Documentation, enablement, and usage monitoring are part of the job.
• Monitor your services in production. Own the signal. Debug and fix what breaks.
• Participate in support rotations. When users run into issues with what you shipped, you investigate and fix them.
• Iterate until you move the needle. Shipping is not the finish line. Outcome is.

Raise the Bar

• Mentor engineers around you. Give direct, useful feedback. Leave things better than you found them.
• Make deliberate calls on technical debt: when to accumulate it, when to pay it down, when to refactor. Translate trade-offs into language that business leaders can act on.
• Operate to the engineering standards for quality, reliability, and operational excellence.

YOU HAVE

• 10+ years building production web applications across the full stack. The years are the floor, not the bar. What matters is whether you have actually done this: owned a problem end-to-end, written the spec, built the thing, coordinated the work, and shipped it without someone else holding the thread.
• Demonstrated experience gathering requirements directly. You have interviewed users, customers, and partner teams, and turned ambiguous intent into specs that engineers and agents can build against.
• Demonstrated experience owning both functional and non-functional requirements. You have defined what a system must do and held the line on how well it must do it.
• A track record of owning a domain or initiative without close supervision. You have navigated ambiguity, made judgment calls, and been accountable for the outcome.
• Extreme ownership and a bias for action. You do not sit and wait. You chase stakeholders, customers, and answers when you need them.
• Experience coordinating across engineers and AI agents on a shared initiative. You have managed the work without holding a formal management title.
• Strong technical judgment and the depth to catch what AI-generated code gets wrong: not syntax, but correctness, architecture, intent.
• Proficiency with Python and Django. Working knowledge of TypeScript, React, and PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency in developing with AI tools (Claude Code, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, similar) and the drive to stay ahead of how AI development practices are evolving.
• Domain curiosity. You learn the business context your work supports, not just the systems. You understand why the problem matters, not just how to solve it.
• The ability to communicate clearly across engineering, product, and business, translating technical complexity without losing meaning.
• Low ego and high Emotional Quotient (EQ). You influence without authority, take feedback well, and leave your ego out of technical decisions.
• Experience working with distributed, remote teams.

HOW THIS ROLE WORKS

Product Engineering exists to collapse the distance between a problem and a working solution. You own a problem or part of a vision. You shape it with stakeholders. You build it with AI. You verify it end-to-end. You iterate until the metric moves.

You work within the Context Architecture, a shared system of documentation, design patterns, and domain knowledge that gives you the technical context to make autonomous decisions at every step.

This is not a role for engineers who need to be told how. It is a role for engineers who can take a problem, fill in the gaps with good judgment, and ship something that works.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

• Derrick Franco, Principal Engineer: After teaching himself to code at 13, Derrick went on to co-found Jumpstart in addition to building out the technical divisions at InvestorsAlley and Phinaz Media Group. Nowadays Derrick spends his time reading, with his wife, and working on his podcast The Future of Work Project.
• Julian Prokay, Principal Engineer: A veteran of the SaaS space with experience working on both student systems and construction management software. In his free time, he enjoys history podcasts and fantasy literature.
• Tony Nguyen, Engineering Manager: Tony is an engineering and platform leader with 25+ years of leadership experience at companies like Sony PlayStation Network, Intuit TurboTax, and ServiceNow. He thrives at building products, scaling teams, and leading organizations, but more so building people. He believes the best leadership and engineering comes from bringing your full identity to work. For him that's faith, family, and sports! Outside of work, you can catch him on the couch with his 3 adult children watching anime, going to Disneyland, or having game nights.
• Ron Alexessen, Engineering Manager: With experience at Hewlett-Packard, New Relic, Rackspace, and consulting agencies, Ron has built teams and shaped technical culture across different environments. He's passionate about AI-enabled development as a force multiplier and building solutions that create real business impact. Outside work, he boulders, runs, rides gravel bikes, and co-parents active teenagers, embracing structured chaos in all of it.
• Newton Truong, Engineering Manager: Newton joins Counterpart with 7+ years of experience in platform and data engineering. In his last company Thrive Market, he had a hand in building out new microservices and architecting data pipelines with Airflow and Spark. He's vegetarian and loves trying new restaurants when traveling. Nowadays he's busy keeping up with his 2-year-old and doing outdoor activities with his family.
• John Mendez, Engineering Manager: John has experience working at companies of all sizes. He enjoys startups and small-to-medium businesses, where he can wear multiple hats and help deliver solutions. Outside of work, he stays busy with his four kids and their activities. He also makes time to stay active by working out at home and running or walking with his dog.

COUNTERPART'S VALUES

• Conjoin Expectations - it is the cornerstone of autonomy. Ensure you are aware of what is expected of you and clearly articulate what you expect of others.
• Speak Boldly & Honestly - the only failure is not learning from mistakes. Don't cheat yourself and your colleagues of the feedback needed when expectations aren't being met.
• Be Entrepreneurial - control your own destiny. Embrace action over perfection while navigating any obstacles that stand in the way of your ultimate goal. Leverage AI ruthlessly. We measure success by outcomes, not lines of code written. Use every available AI tool to ship faster and think more strategically.
• Practice Omotenashi ("selfless hospitality") - trust will follow. Consider every interaction with internal and external partners an opportunity to develop trust by going above and beyond what is expected.
• Hold Nothing As Sacred - create routines but modify them routinely. Take the time to reflect on where the business is today, where it needs to go, and what you have to change in order to get there.
• Prioritize Wellness - some things should never be sacrificed. We create an environment that stretches everyone to grow and improve, which is fulfilling, but is only one part of a meaningful life.

WE OFFER

1. Work from Anywhere - Counterpart is a fully distributed company, meaning there is no office. We allow employees to work from wherever they do their best work, of course prioritizing meetings that often happen in US time zones.
2. Language Classes - We sponsor up to $100 per calendar year to be used towards language classes to help support your English language skills.
3. Paid Vacation and Time Off
4. Parental Leave - Development Partners will be eligible for unpaid Parental Leave to bond with a newborn, newly-adopted, or newly placed child. Under this policy, development partners and independent contractors will be eligible for up to 8 weeks of unpaid parental leave. Any time off will be subject to approval and must be requested at least 45 days in advance.
5. Computer - We reimburse you for your locally procured MacBook Pro. If you are still with the company after one year, it is yours to keep!

Our estimated pay range for this role is USD $90,000 - $110,000 annually. Contractor compensation is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, market data, location, internal equitability, and experience.

We are committed to being a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone, and we are intentional about making sure people feel respected, supported and connected at work, regardless of who you are or where you come from. We value and celebrate our differences and we believe being open about who we are allows us to do the best work of our lives.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation.

***Proficiency in spoken and written English at an advanced level is required for this role.

A day in the life:

As a Senior Account Director, you’ll be responsible for working with clients in the Healthcare division. You will have a broad and varied background with hands-on experience across many digital marketing channels and tools. This role will work to drive performance through integrated marketing tactics across paid, owned and earned channels. As a seasoned business consultant, the Senior Account Director will guide and counsel clients on how marketing tactics can drive business outcomes. The Senior Account Director will manage direct reports and lead cross-functional account teams of highly-talented marketers by working closely to optimize their efforts and provide strategic guidance. In collaboration with Account Managers, they will spearhead service expansions, manage media, craft testing roadmaps and lead tactical pivots when necessary. Additionally, you will demonstrate exceptional leadership by gaining trust and providing unmatched strategic insight to their cross-functional account teams. Within the Client Services department, the Senior Account Director will also be responsible for leading key initiatives within the team such as talent acquisition, training or product quality. This is an exciting role for a seasoned digital marketer seeking an opportunity to lead innovative, growth-oriented  marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Client-centric Communication: Establishes a strong relationship with client key decision makers by hosting monthly one-on-one check-ins to review holistic business performance, gauge sentiment, solicit feedback and share additional opportunities to support the business goals
• Marketing Strategy: Leads the cross-functional account teams with a comprehensive strategy across paid, owned and earned channels to meet or exceed client business objectives; Demonstrates proficiency in cross-channel media planning and testing roadmaps, including the connection of a client’s product, audience and media
• Client Performance & Results: Ensures that at least 75% of their client roster is hitting their goals/forecast targets within the partnership.
• Data-driven Insights: Leverages data and analytics, such as first-party data tools like Google Analytics and Looker Studio, to identify strategic opportunities; Translates learnings into clear and concise reporting with actionable next steps
• Measurement Frameworks: Uses overlapping datasets to find the truth and make better marketing decisions; Prioritizes business metrics to guide strategy and budgets; Leverages platform or attribution metrics to inform tactical daily optimizations; Uses incrementality to validate when needed
• Team Coaching and Development: Leads by example and practices servant leadership; Delivers timely, specific feedback to team members to up-level business acumen and connect the marketing objectives to business objectives
• Existing Account Manager Support: Shadows and provides coaching and feedback to new hires within the first 90 days and/or existing Account Managers to ensure high product quality and assist in coaching any skill gaps
• Client Portfolio: Manages a diverse set of clients totaling with specific target monthly recurring revenue
• Client Retention: Leads the contract renewal strategy by following the established client renewal process and timelines.  Takes a proactive approach to the process, beginning at least 90 days in advance of the contract expiration date by preparing the  presentation and proposal development alongside the Account Manager to extend client partnerships.  Reviews and analyzes client contracts on a regular basis to ensure goals are on target
• Service Expansions: Works with the Account Manager and the internal account team to identify additional strategies to improve performance and expand client partnerships. 
• Own the strategic coaching and development of Account Managers and Resource Team leads, ensuring teams can independently connect channel execution to client business outcomes and confidently lead client conversations
• Elevate client-facing excellence across accounts, coaching teams on storytelling, executive presence, and emotional intelligence to deliver clear, polished recommendations
• Scale team capability and consistency, developing AMs as strategic leaders, reinforcing shared expectations across accounts, and balancing client demands with team capacity to drive sustainable performance.
• Department Operations: Plays an active role in supporting key department initiatives such as recruitment, staffing, training, onboarding and more
• Specialty Focus Area: Identifies a focus area within the department that aligns with the individual’s skill set; Creates a roadmap alongside the Account Manager to enhance and optimize that focus area (e.g., Training, Reporting, Talent Acquisition)
• Responsible for other tasks and projects as assigned by Client Services department leadership, as needed
• Employ AI technologies to enhance and optimize business processes

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communication or related discipline
• 10+ years cross-channel digital marketing experience, including: strategic planning, consumer insights, digital integration and client services, ideally in a digital or media agency
• Proven track record of delivering high customer satisfaction scores through NPS or similar retention metrics
• Strong understanding of paid media, particularly Google Ads and Meta Ads
• Working knowledge of SEO, Analytics, and Creative workflows and deliverables
• Experience speaking to business-level metrics such as LTV:CAC, ROAS, etc.
• Proficiency in establishing goals for clients and validating forecast scenarios to show a path to goal
• Campaign leadership skills for end-to-end campaign development including strategy, segmentation, targeting, etc. in a multi-channel environment
• Ability to quickly build rapport and develop relationships with executive-level points of contact
• Desire to work in a role that functions as both a marketing consultant and a business consultant for clients
• Highly dependable individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is a self-starter; Emanates high energy and a positive attitude
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for problem-solving, continued learning and personal growth

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Division ETCR or Expansion to Churn Ratio (as established quarterly)
• Division Team Retention Rate of 90%+
• Client Retention Rate of Book of 96%+
• Deliverable timeliness: 95% on time delivery
• NPS for Account Director Portfolio (8 or above)
• MRR: $100k+ monthly revenue

Most Important Things (MITs)

• Team Coaching and Development
• Marketing Strategy, Development and Execution
• Client Retention and Client Revenue Growth

Benefits & Perks:

• Base salary paid in USD + commission opportunities
• Unlimited Time Off available on day one
• Fully flex work environment: full-remote, in-office, or hybrid
• Healthcare stipend: $50/month to support your healthcare or insurance costs
• National Holidays + 2 Mental Health Recharge Days per year
• Unlimited opportunities for growth & leadership within a rapidly growing firm
• Ongoing employee development programs for personal and professional growth (Hedgehog and Vital 5s)
• Quarterly awards including prize money and recognition for outstanding performance
• Opportunities to be involved in company DEI initiatives

Remote in Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, or any EST time zone fitting location

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer (Contractor) to join our dynamic Engineering team. This role is fully remote, offering an opportunity to contribute to exciting projects with the potential to transition into a long-term contractor position. As part of our highly experienced engineering team, you’ll work closely with Dave Brennan and be part of his team, giving you the opportunity to collaborate with him directly, learn from his experience, influence design decisions, and drive innovation while keeping the customer’s needs at the forefront.

WHO YOU ARE

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer (Contractor), you will develop advanced solutions using cutting-edge technologies, including cloud-based services, containerization, AI-driven features, adaptive process automation, and more. We’re looking for a passionate and innovative developer eager to build and scale the next wave of Hyperproof’s capabilities.

This role is a great opportunity for engineers who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy working on both frontend and backend solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop and design engaging user experiences using TypeScript and React, Java, C#; Go experience is also valuable.
• Design backend components, including REST APIs, queueing, storage systems, security layers (role-based access control, encryption), and more.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools (e.g., code assistants, automated testing, and analysis tools) to improve engineering productivity, code quality, and delivery speed.
• Contribute to and help evolve AI-driven product features, including intelligent automation and adaptive workflows.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to understand customer needs and translate them into software solutions.
• Own the quality and performance of the applications you build, ensuring they are reliable, scalable, compliant, and meet both customer and business expectations.
• Build reusable software components for other developers and business users.
• Implement automated testing and ensure code maintainability through documentation and best practices.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, focusing on design and coding at a component level.
• Professional level of English language proficiency.
• A strong customer-first mindset, with the ability to translate requirements into modern, flexible software solutions.
• Proficiency in FrontEnd and BackEnd technologies.
• Experience developing and integrating REST APIs using JSON and/or XML.
• Familiarity with cloud services (Azure or similar) for deployment and debugging.
• Expertise in asynchronous programming and scalable software development.
• Understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and the ability to work effectively in agile teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to mentor and take ownership of projects.

DESIRED DEVELOPERS SKILLS 

• TDD (Test Driven Development) and refactoring skills
• Experience in structuring the code for testability to separate unit-testable logic and integration-testable boundary code
• Nice to have: Pairing/mobbing experience and/or XP (eXtreme Programming) experience

This contract-to-hire arrangement provides a path to join the team permanently after successfully completing an exciting 6-12 month project.

CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE & INTERVIEW PROCESS

We value your time and aim to make the hiring process clear and efficient. The interview process includes:

1. 20-minute initial chat with our Senior Technical Talent Partner. 
2. Take-home technical assessment to showcase your skills. Utilizing Coderbyte platform.
3. Three 60-minute 1:1 interviews with our engineering team. One of them will be with the hiring manager. 

You’ll also have opportunities to ask questions and ensure this role aligns with your career goals.

LOCATION & WORK SETUP

This is a fully remote contractor position. We believe in hiring the best talent regardless of location and fostering a flexible work environment that allows you to thrive.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to work on exciting, high-impact projects with a growth-oriented company, we’d love to hear from you!