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Brazil

South America

Brazil is Latin America's largest tech market, with São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, and Florianópolis as major tech hubs. The country has a massive developer community, a growing startup ecosystem with multiple unicorns, and increasingly competitive salaries. Brazil's large, young population and time zone overlap with the US make it attractive for distributed teams.

Capital

Brasília

Population

~216 million

Language

Portuguese

Currency

BRL

Brazilian Real

Internet

84%

penetration

Safety

Low

Global Peace Index: 2.65 (2024)

Cost

Low

Numbeo Index: 30.5 (2026)

Work culture

Brazilian work culture is warm, social, and relationship-focused. Personal connections matter in business. Communication is often indirect and friendly. Remote work has grown rapidly, especially in tech, with many companies adopting permanent remote or hybrid models.

Hiring notes

Employment law (CLT) is highly protective with mandatory benefits including 13th salary, vacation pay, and FGTS. Contractor arrangements require careful structuring to avoid deemed employment. PJ (Pessoa Jurídica) is common for independent professionals. International companies typically use EOR services.

Remote jobs in Brazil

Staff Product Engineer

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Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Peru$90,000 - $110,000 / yearOther6 days ago

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