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Actual compensation will depend on the hiring location, experience, skills, and internal equity. Compensation may be paid in local currency through the applicable local Professional Employer Organization (PEO) or Employer of Record (EOR) partner.\nLocation and Employment Structure This is a remote position open to candidates based in Latin America.\nThe selected candidate will be employed through Blueprint’s applicable local Professional Employer Organization (PEO) or Employer of Record (EOR) partner and assigned to support a client engagement expected to last 18 months.\nBenefits, statutory entitlements, and any additional required payments will follow the applicable local employment requirements.\n\nBenefits\nBlueprint believes that healthy, supported employees do their best work. 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