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Centerfield

Performance-based customer acquisition via digital marketing

Software Engineer Intern

Fall 2026Posted on 6/9/2026
$30/hr
Internship
Bachelor's
Los Angeles, CA, USA
HybridThree days on-site per week are required at the Playa Vista, California office.
Software EngineeringBackend Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience with C# and .NET development is required.
  • Understanding of SQL and relational database concepts, including database design and writing queries.
  • Familiarity with web development basics, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Knowledge of software development fundamentals, including source control, debugging, and object-oriented programming.
  • The candidate should be a rising senior or new graduate.
  • The candidate should be local to the Playa Vista headquarters and willing to work in the office three days a week.
  • The candidate should be pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a relevant field.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the development of internal platforms and services that power analytics, reporting, and business insights across the organization.
  • Build and maintain application programming interfaces and backend services that connect multiple data sources and systems.
  • Work on distributed, event-driven applications that process and deliver data at scale.
  • Collaborate with engineering, data engineering, and data science teams to support machine learning and analytics initiatives.
  • Gain experience designing, building, and operating cloud-based applications and services.
  • Participate in the evolution of scalable system architectures, data pipelines, and platform capabilities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with React or other modern front-end frameworks.
  • Exposure to Node.js, Python, or Java.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Experience with messaging and event-driven systems such as Kafka, Amazon Simple Queue Service, RabbitMQ, or similar technologies.
  • Understanding of Representational State Transfer application programming interfaces and distributed system concepts.
  • Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker.

About the company

Centerfield specializes in driving customer acquisition for large brands through performance-based digital marketing. Its approach combines technology, expert sales agents, and personalized, channel-optimized engagement (including text and chat) to move shoppers across devices toward a purchase. The company works with brands in home services and telecommunications, generating thousands of sales annually (about 2,000,000) and notable client outcomes (e.g., $100 million in sales for a leading home services company). Unlike typical marketing firms, Centerfield blends automated, data-driven marketing with live sales agents to create seamless buying experiences and measure success by the sales and customer acquisitions it delivers for its clients. The goal is to help partners grow their customer base and revenue by delivering high-quality, measurable results through a scalable, technology-enabled sales and marketing platform.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$831M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • April 29, 2026 refinancing removed near-term default risk and added new equity.
  • Centerfield is still hiring across Jamaica and U.S. roles, signaling active demand.
  • Platinum-backed acquisitions like ConsumerVoice and Brainjolt broaden inventory and cross-sell opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Centerfield faces a copyright suit from SocialCoaster filed June 16, 2026, risking damages.
  • Its 2025 refinancing stalled before the April 2026 credit fix, signaling lender stress.
  • Heavy dependence on call-center labor invites churn, compliance, and margin pressure if demand softens.

What makes Centerfield unique

  • Dugout platform combines AI selling, omnichannel engagement, and automated appointment-setting across channels.
  • Centerfield still serves 2,000-plus brands, giving it unusual scale in performance customer acquisition.
  • Jamaica operations support 2,000-plus employees, creating a durable low-cost sales engine.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Charity and Volunteer Days
  • Parental Leave
  • Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

17%
Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
May 11th, 2026
Cahill represents lead arrangers in Centerfield Media Parent's $675M credit facility

Cahill represented the lead arrangers in a $675 million credit facility for Centerfield Media Parent, comprising a $550 million Term A facility and a $125 million revolving credit facility.

FinSMEs
Aug 21st, 2025
Centerfield Acquires ConsumerVoice

Centerfield acquires ConsumerVoice.

GlobeNewswire
Nov 21st, 2024
Centerfield Acquires Brainjolt for Growth

Centerfield has acquired Brainjolt, a social commerce platform, to enhance its digital customer acquisition capabilities. Brainjolt, founded in 2014, reaches over 70 million consumers and has driven $1 billion in sales through its 32 brands. This acquisition marks Centerfield's fifth add-on since being acquired by Platinum Equity in December 2019. Platinum Equity supports Centerfield's growth and plans to pursue further strategic M&A opportunities.

Centerfield
Aug 17th, 2023
Centerfield Named Best Overall SEM Solution

Centerfield was named a winner of the 2023 MarTech Breakthrough Awards in the Best Overall SEM Solution category.

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