About this role
We are looking for a Growth Engineer to join our client's Product & Engineering team.
This role is ideal for a highly analytical and hands-on software engineer who is passionate about driving business growth through product experimentation, data-driven decision-making, and technical innovation. The Growth Engineer will work at the intersection of Engineering, Product, Marketing, and Analytics to design, build, and optimize features that improve user acquisition, activation, engagement, retention, and revenue.
Rather than focusing exclusively on platform architecture or infrastructure, this role centers on identifying growth opportunities and rapidly testing solutions through experimentation. The successful candidate will leverage full-stack engineering skills, product analytics, A/B testing, and user behavior insights to help accelerate business outcomes and improve the customer journey across the entire product lifecycle.
Location: 100% ON-SITE from Asuncion, Paraguay. Working hours will be 9 AM - 6 PM Paraguay Time Zone.
About the Company:
Abstra is a fast-growing, Nearshore Tech Talent services company, providing top Latin American tech talent to U.S. companies and beyond. Founded by U.S.-bred engineers with over 15 years of experience, Abstra specializes in sourcing skilled professionals across a wide range of technologies to meet our clients’ needs, driving innovation and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and implement growth-focused product features that improve user acquisition, activation, retention, referral, and conversion metrics.
• Plan, build, and execute A/B tests and product experiments to validate hypotheses and optimize user experiences.
• Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Design, and Engineering teams to identify growth opportunities and prioritize initiatives.
• Analyze user behavior, product funnels, and business metrics to uncover insights and recommend improvements. Instrument applications with analytics tracking and event monitoring to measure product performance and customer engagement.
• Optimize onboarding experiences and user flows to reduce friction and improve activation rates.
• Develop referral programs, engagement features, upgrade flows, and monetization experiments.
• Improve website performance, technical SEO, and conversion paths to support customer acquisition efforts.
• Build internal tools and automations that enhance marketing, sales, customer success, and growth operations.
• Monitor and report on experiment outcomes, growth KPIs, and business impact while continuously iterating on successful initiatives.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Product Engineering, or Full-Stack Development.
• Strong experience developing modern web applications using front-end and back-end technologies.
• Experience working with analytics platforms, experimentation frameworks, or data-driven product development.
• Strong understanding of product metrics, conversion funnels, user engagement, and growth strategies.
• Experience developing and consuming REST APIs.
• Solid knowledge of SQL and data analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate business goals into measurable technical initiatives.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Technical Skills
• Full-Stack Development (JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Angular, Vue, or similar)
• Backend Development (Node.js, Python, .NET, Java, or similar)
• REST APIs & Microservices
• SQL & Relational Databases
• Product Analytics & Event Tracking
• A/B Testing & Experimentation Platforms
• Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude, or similar toolsGit & Version Control Performance Optimization
• Technical SEO Fundamentals
• Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience in a Growth Engineering, Product Engineering, Growth Product, or Startup environment.
• Experience with customer acquisition, conversion optimization, and retention initiatives.
• Knowledge of customer lifecycle management and growth frameworks.
• Experience with marketing automation platforms and CRM integrations.
• Familiarity with data visualization and business intelligence tools. Experience working in SaaS businesses and subscription-based products.
• Understanding of pricing experiments, paywalls, freemium models, or monetization strategies.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Key Competencies
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Product Thinking
• Analytical Mindset
• Experimentation & Innovation
• Business Acumen
• Problem Solving
• Customer Obsession
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Results Orientation
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning
• Success Measures
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The successful candidate will be evaluated on:
• Impact on key growth metrics, including activation, engagement, retention, and conversion rates.
• Successful delivery and execution of growth experiments and A/B tests.
• Ability to identify and validate growth opportunities through data analysis.
• Contributions to revenue growth and customer acquisition initiatives. Quality and scalability of implemented solutions.
• Collaboration with Product, Marketing, and Engineering teams.
• Continuous optimization of user journeys and customer experiences.
• Ability to balance speed of execution with technical quality.
What We Offer:
• Competitive compensation paid in USD.
• 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Company-provided equipment.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and multicultural work environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects alongside a talented and supportive team.
Pre-Employment Verification As part of our standard onboarding process, candidates who successfully complete the interview process and accept an employment offer will be required to complete an employment verification check, and background check. This process will confirm job titles and dates of employment with two previous employers and is a standard requirement for all new employees joining the company.