Full-Time

Lead Software Engineer

Performance Engineer

Posted on 11/20/2024

Klaviyo

Klaviyo

1,001-5,000 employees

Marketing automation for e-commerce businesses

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$188k - $282kAnnually

Expert

Boston, MA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Ruby
Go
Development Operations (DevOps)
Linux/Unix
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Solid 10+ years of experience in the SRE/Devops field with specific experience in data processing systems
  • 3+ years of experience in a Tech Lead role
  • BA or BS Degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience
  • Ability to handle yourself in outage situations and to drive failures to root cause analysis and prevention of future issues
  • Understanding of Linux (we run Ubuntu) and all layers of the networking stack
  • Experience working on an engineering team building software
  • Experience writing code using best practices in a language such as Python, Ruby, Go, etc.
Responsibilities
  • Wholly owning the framework that enables us to provision, update, test, monitor, and scale infrastructure to power features that 50,000+ customers rely on daily to reach 4B+ consumers to drive their business forward.
  • Working on facilitating and optimizing infrastructure for teams that own Klaviyo’s analytics system that provides insight through hundreds of terabytes of data.
  • Responsible for coaching engineers, managing/reviewing technical documentation and articulating a phased approach to achieving the team's overall technical vision.
  • Be responsible for the mission, technical direction and operations of projects that have immediate impact.
  • Contributing to the company as a subject matter expert in multiple areas, constantly pushing yourself to be a better engineer and to level up all of your peers within your team and within Klaviyo.

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 data, which helps in creating personalized marketing campaigns. Businesses can use Klaviyo to implement automated marketing strategies such as email and SMS campaigns, as well as personalized product recommendations, which are essential for enhancing customer engagement and loyalty. Unlike many competitors, Klaviyo focuses on integrating seamlessly with various e-commerce tools, making it easier for businesses to leverage customer insights. The company's goal is to empower e-commerce businesses to build stronger relationships with their customers through data-driven marketing, ultimately driving growth and retention.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$757.3M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

45%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Klaviyo's partnership with TikTok enhances social media marketing capabilities.
  • The expansion of Klaviyo's AI suite positions it as a leader in AI-driven marketing.
  • Increased demand for personalized marketing solutions drives growth for Klaviyo.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-driven platforms like Mailchimp could erode market share.
  • Reliance on Shopify's ecosystem poses risks if Shopify develops competing solutions.
  • Recent stock dip post-IPO may lead to investor pressure for short-term gains.

What makes Klaviyo unique

  • Klaviyo integrates AI to enhance email marketing with advanced features.
  • The platform offers seamless integration with e-commerce tools for personalized marketing.
  • Klaviyo's subscription model provides scalable marketing solutions for growing businesses.

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