This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Lima, Peru Start Date: January 2027 Language

Requirements:
Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only Are you a software engineer eager to apply your technical skills where they can make a real social impact? Cuso International is seeking an AI Software Engineer to collaborate with our partner, CETEMIN, a leading technical education institution in Peru preparing students for the mining and technical sectors. In this volunteer role, you will help design, build, and optimize intelligent learning platforms and practical AI tools. Working alongside local educators and technical teams, you will bridge modern software engineering with international development, building sustainable, scalable technology that empowers students and strengthens local technical capacity in Peru. Application & Codebase Assessment: Evaluate the current state of the application architecture, data flows, integrated models, and technical debt to establish clear development priorities. Feature Development & UI/UX: Design, code, and deploy functional application features, improving user interaction flows, front-end usability, and backend logic. LLM Integration & Performance: Implement and optimize LLM integrations (OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic), refine prompt workflows, and set up Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines to improve response accuracy. Create clean technical documentation and conduct hands-on training sessions with local teams to ensure long-term system sustainability and scalability. Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field Solid foundation in modern software development (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar stack). Practical experience connecting applications to LLM APIs and managing databases/data structures for web applications. Communication & Mentorship:



Ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible documentation and train non-specialized teams in Spanish. Cuso International (Cuso) is an international cooperation and development organization based in Canada that works to create social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Building on over sixty years of impactful work, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. Working alongside our partners, we are focused on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equity and inclusion for all, and deliver progress on climate action. Guided by our values of courage, inclusion, sustainability and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and enduring partnerships to create lasting, meaningful change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada. Project: Cuso International provides a comprehensive support package to ensure volunteers maintain a modest and healthy lifestyle aligned with local standards. Health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication) Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs Pre-placement, in-country and reintegration training (along with access to self-directed materials and online resources) Ongoing local support Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement Confirm passport or permanent resident details for travel Provide two professional references and one personal reference Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview Pass a police check and medical clearance before departure Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy and Code of Conduct Canadian Permanent Residents should verify requirements with Immigration Canada before travel. Inclusion and Accessibility: Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity-deserving groups.

📌 AI Software Engineer (Russell)
🏢 Cuso International
📍 Russell