Full-Time

Engineering Manager

Web Platform

Posted on 9/19/2024

Klaviyo

Klaviyo

1,001-5,000 employees

Marketing automation and customer data management

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$188k - $282kAnnually

Senior

Boston, MA, USA

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
React.js
TypeScript
Requirements
  • Experienced at building and maintaining platform tooling at a SaaS company. Ideally, in the frontend platform space.
  • Several years of professional experience with React and ideally Typescript.
  • You have successfully led a team as an Engineering Manager with highly experienced engineers that are possibly more technically experienced than yourself.
  • Excited to read the code, understand the product area, and give applicable technical mentorship.
  • Excited to do some hands-on engineering work.
  • Thrives in a fast paced, customer focused, and strategic environment.
  • You have hired a successful team member before.
  • You have mentored an individual to become a technical leader on the team.
  • You have led and implemented large cross team technical projects.
  • Constantly thinking about frontend performance. If shaving kilobytes off a JS bundle or fixing wasted renders sounds appealing, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
  • You collaborate closely with the leaders in our Frontend Platform organization to craft a vision and strategy to help us build a best in class platform for our end customers and engineers.
  • You will be responsible for hiring new engineering team members as we continue to grow our team.
  • You will be responsible for managing a team that has success in operating in high parallel against projects.
  • As an Engineering Manager, you will own day-to-day operations, help the engineers on your team grow their careers.
  • Lead the day to day execution of the team through standup, retros, and other team processes.

Klaviyo provides marketing automation and customer data management tools specifically designed for e-commerce businesses. Their platform allows companies to collect, store, and analyze customer information, which helps in creating personalized marketing campaigns. Businesses can use Klaviyo to implement various marketing automations, including email marketing, SMS campaigns, and tailored product recommendations, which are essential for enhancing customer engagement and loyalty. Unlike many competitors, Klaviyo operates on a subscription-based model, offering tiered access to its features based on the number of contacts and service level, ensuring that businesses can scale their marketing efforts as they grow. The goal of Klaviyo is to empower e-commerce companies to build stronger relationships with their customers through data-driven strategies.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$757.3M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

41%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Klaviyo's successful IPO and substantial funding, including $1.478B, provide strong financial backing for future growth and innovation.
  • The launch of Klaviyo AI and its continuous feature expansion position the company as a leader in AI-driven marketing automation.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with Nosto and LiftEngine, enhance Klaviyo's ecosystem and offer clients comprehensive solutions for personalized marketing.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in marketing automation is intense, with rivals like ConvertKit and Amazon's Buy With Prime posing significant threats.
  • Rapid expansion and the integration of new features may lead to operational challenges and potential service disruptions.

What makes Klaviyo unique

  • Klaviyo's deep integration with e-commerce platforms like Shopify and its focus on personalized marketing automation set it apart from broader marketing automation tools.
  • The company's robust AI suite, including features like Flows AI and review sentiment analysis, offers advanced capabilities that many competitors lack.
  • Klaviyo's Partner Programs connect businesses with expert agencies, enhancing the platform's usability and customer satisfaction.

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