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Emi Labs

AI-powered recruitment automation for frontline

Front-end Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
HybridOpen only to candidates located in Argentina.
Software EngineeringFrontend Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 4 years of front-end software development experience.
  • Experience with Node.js or another server-side language such as Python, Ruby, or Go.
  • Experience in front-end development with component-based JavaScript frameworks such as React or Next.js.
  • Experience with current front-end architecture trends and best practices, including performance, security, and usability.
  • Familiarity with product and design life cycles.
  • Strong communication skills; English is used internally.
  • Ability to work in a high-growth environment and adapt to changing scenarios and uncertainty.
Responsibilities
  • Build a front-end development squad while participating in the design, implementation, and deployment of platform features and improvements.
  • Identify, propose, and implement improvements to core infrastructure and architecture, and train new team members in software development, testing, and documentation best practices.
  • Work cross-functionally to set and execute business and product strategy and the roadmap for an interactive platform for users to manage hiring.
  • Work closely with the Product UX team to define the platform usability roadmap.
  • Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
  • Maintain and improve existing React.js systems.
  • Develop new user-facing features.
  • Build reusable code and libraries to support future scaling.
  • Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience building component libraries with tools such as styled-components.
  • Experience with any cloud provider, such as AWS.

About the company

Emi Labs offers a SaaS recruitment automation platform designed for high-volume frontline hiring. It uses a conversational AI on messaging apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger to screen candidates, schedule interviews, collect documents, and onboard, backed by real-time analytics and customizable dashboards. The system integrates with HR tools such as SAP SuccessFactors to fit into existing tech stacks, helping recruiters work faster and hire more efficiently for sectors like retail, logistics, and manufacturing, including brands like Walmart and Burger King. The goal is to shorten time-to-hire, improve candidate experience, and boost retention by automating repetitive tasks at scale.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$13.1M

Headquarters

Capital, Argentina

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Emi's July 2026 product page shows active shipping across attraction, screening, and retention.
  • Home Depot Mexico cut time-to-hire from 13 to 4 days using Emi.
  • Customer logos include Walmart, OXXO, Coca-Cola FEMSA, Mercado Libre, and Danone.

What critics are saying

  • Workday absorbed Paradox in 2025, compressing Emi's differentiation in enterprise hiring.
  • SAP SmartRecruiters and Fountain now bundle agentic frontline hiring, shrinking Emi's wedge.
  • If Mexico enterprise wins slow, large ATS suites can commoditize Emi within 12 months.

What makes Emi Labs unique

  • Emi owns WhatsApp-first frontline hiring workflows across screening, scheduling, and onboarding.
  • SAP officially lists Emi as a partner for SuccessFactors integrations in 2026.
  • Emi claims 1-in-10 frontline hires in Mexico and 50+ enterprise customers.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Stock Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

Parental Leave

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-10%

2 year growth

1%