About Cardlytics
Founded in 2008, Cardlytics (NASDAQ: CDLX) is the industry-leading purchase intelligence and incentives platform. We make commerce smarter and more rewarding for everyone by helping businesses attract, understand, and incentivize consumers through our partners' digital reward programs. Join us on our mission to make commerce smarter and more rewarding for everyone!

About the Team

At Cardlytics, our IT team is at the heart of our operational excellence, enabling us to deliver innovative solutions that impact the bottom line. We empower every segment of the business, from sales to engineering, by ensuring seamless technological experiences. Our work directly influences the efficiency and satisfaction of our partners, customers, and employees, making us a crucial pillar in the organization's success.

About the Position

We are excited to announce an opening for an IT Engineer III, who will report directly to the Senior Manager, IT in the United States. In this critical role, you'll be tasked with architecting and managing our IT and SaaS infrastructure and directly contributing to the strategic direction of our IT operations. This position offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of our IT landscape, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Ideal candidates will be energized by the prospect of leveraging technology to solve complex problems and drive innovation within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Join our team and be part of our mission to revolutionize IT operations at Cardlytics, where your work will have a direct impact on our success and growth.

You will:

Manage and optimize Okta configurations and integrations for a global organization, including Sandboxes and multiple profile masters.
Oversee the management of internal productivity and workplace SaaS (e.g., Google Workspace, Atlassian Suite, Slack, GitHub, etc.), to enhance the employee experience.
Lead endpoint engineering efforts for a mixed macOS and Windows device environment focusing on Iru (f/k/a Kandji) and Intune.
Serve as an escalation point for end user technology issues.
Implement automation for IT functions and repetitive tasks using tools like Okta Workflows and Jira automation to enhance and develop the IT environment.
Quickly evaluate technical requirements and develop long-term, sustainable solutions for the organization.
Demonstrated success in reducing costs and increasing efficiency across various teams within the organization.
Revise documentation for all relevant configurations and IT improvements.

You have:

5+ years of experience in managing SaaS platforms within midsize enterprises
Proficient in any major public cloud with a strong understanding of cloud-native technologies.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of working with distributed teams and working asynchronously.
Ability to mentor and guide team members, keeping their skills and knowledge up-to-date.
Demonstrated expertise in automating IT operations with advanced tools and workflows.
Ability to innovate and deliver on major IT focused initiatives.

Technical Environment

We primarily use macOS and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides). While our preferred platform is macOS, we support both macOS and Windows. Familiarity with or willingness to work within this environment is required.

Core Values

Our shared values are the driving force behind everything we do. Across all roles, we are looking for teammates who embody these values:

Customer and partner first
Act with urgency and focus
Integrity with our partners and data
Accountability even when challenged
Empowerment over hierarchy
Growth over comfort

Benefits and Perks

Generous annual leave starting at 15 days, plus comprehensive sick, compassionate, and parental leave options
Rich supplemental health insurance, paid 100% by the company
Robust peer recognition program
Quarterly company-wide achievement celebrations and CEO recognition awards
Free Calm app subscription to support mental wellbeing
Premium in-office amenities, including complimentary lunches and monthly milestone celebrations

As an equal opportunity employer, Cardlytics is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our people bring our products and organization to life, and every unique perspective makes us better. If you can do the job and you’re excited about growing with us as we scale our best-in-class advertising platform, we’d love to hear from you. If you need accommodation in the recruiting process due to a disability, please email [email protected] or inform your recruiter.

About the company

Cardlytics partners with banks to run their banking rewards programs and uses the data from consumer spending to power targeted digital advertising. It helps banks increase customer loyalty and engagement, while giving marketers detailed insights into how people spend and which ads influence purchases. The platform works by integrating with financial institutions to access secure spending data, which Cardlytics then uses to tailor ads and measure how those ads affect sales. Its two-sided model earns revenue from banks for managing rewards programs and from marketers for delivering data-driven advertising campaigns. Cardlytics aims to connect financial institutions, marketers, and consumers through precise, spend-based marketing that boosts customer engagement and sales impact.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2008

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Q2 2026 margins improved monthly and management reaffirmed guidance on August 5, 2026.
Chris Cheng joined August 3, 2026, strengthening legal/compliance after Nick Lynton's July exit.
Cardlytics added advertisers and deepened bank partnerships during Q2 2026.

What critics are saying

Q2 2026 revenue fell 36% to $36.9M, continuing Cardlytics's 2026 top-line collapse.
Monthly qualified users dropped 17% to 185.4M, crushing monetization leverage.
$169.1M convertible notes and negative free cash flow create insolvency pressure if losses persist.

What makes Cardlytics unique

Cardlytics tracks half of U.S. card transactions and a quarter of U.K. transactions.
Bank of America, PNC, and 1,500+ FIs embed its rewards programs inside bank apps.
Bridg sale in March 2026 sharpened focus on purchase-intelligence and commerce media.

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Benefits

Invest in your future with competitive pay, company equity, 401k matching, and bonus plans.
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage. Plus fitness classes, yoga, and wellness opportunities.
Grow your career with Cardlytics University, onsite courses, and mentorship programs.
Enjoy fluid work schedules and a flexible vacation practice.
Headquartered in Atlanta at Ponce City Market, with additional offices in London, New York, Oakland, and Vizag.
Shape our community through special interest groups, including Diversity & Inclusion, Women of Cardlytics, and Philanthropy.

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

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Aug 5th, 2026

Cardlytics reports Q2 2026 revenue down 36% to $36.9M amid margin improvements

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Jul 31st, 2026

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Associated Press

Jul 29th, 2026

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