Mercado Libre operates a broad e-commerce and fintech marketplace with 4,319 employees distributed throughout Latin America. Recent staffing data shows the company added more than a quarter of its current workforce through new hiring while keeping attrition well below overall growth, indicating an ongoing expansion strategy fueled by its multiple business lines. The organization maintains a balanced mix of technology, commercial, and operational talent to support its online marketplace, payment, and logistics services.
Engineering is the largest team at Mercado Libre with 1,836 employees, reflecting the company’s technology-driven focus. Finance & Administration and Business Management follow, employing 502 and 486 people, respectively, to oversee commercial performance and internal controls. Marketing & Product (442) and Sales & Support (351) together underscore the importance of customer acquisition and retention, while Operations (300) supports the end-to-end logistics network. Smaller yet essential groups include Information Technology, Human Resources, and Program & Project Management, each contributing specialist expertise to keep the platform running smoothly.
Mercado Libre’s workforce is geographically diverse, with more than half of employees classified under “Other,” representing a wide range of satellite offices, fulfillment centers, and remote roles across the region. Among specific hubs, Buenos Aires employs 492 people, Mexico City 405, and Bogotá 388, highlighting these cities as key talent pools. Additional concentrations in São Paulo, Santiago, and Montevideo illustrate the company’s presence in major South American markets, while smaller teams in Medellín, Córdoba, and Cali support regional operations and innovation initiatives.