Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Posted on 8/25/2025

Podium

Podium

1,001-5,000 employees

Unified messaging and payments platform

No salary listed

Lehi, UT, USA

In Person

Must be local and available to work in-office, 5 days per week.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
Machine Learning
Java
Docker
REST APIs
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • 6+ years of experience in software development with expertise in modern programming languages
  • A passion for AI and its potential to transform businesses and industries
  • Strong user mindset and problem solving skills, with a track record of driving innovative solutions in fast-paced, impact oriented environments
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across teams to find direction and clarity
  • Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment and tackle ambiguous problems head-on
  • Must be local and available to work in-office, 5 days per week
Responsibilities
  • Developing and maintaining highly usable systems that have a direct impact on the success of our business, with a focus on AI-driven solutions
  • Collaborating across teams, such as Engineering, Bizapp, Finance, and Legal, to identify needs and create innovative AI solutions
  • Emphasizing user experience and creating tools that are both functional and intuitive
  • Contributing to a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement, while staying ahead of trends in AI
Desired Qualifications
  • 6+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design of systems that drive real impact
  • Proven ability to innovate and deliver high-impact AI-driven solutions that transform user behaviors
  • Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams to create and refine AI solutions
  • A passion for pushing the envelope on AI technology and driving continuous improvement

Podium helps local businesses communicate with customers and grow their business by providing a multi-channel platform that combines reviews, text messaging, and payment processing into one inbox. How it works: businesses connect their channels (online reviews, texts, payments) to Podium, then use the inbox to respond to customers, manage leads, engage via text conversations, and process transactions. The product is offered on a subscription basis with tiered plans for different sizes of small and medium-sized businesses. Podium differentiates itself by focusing specifically on local SMBs across industries (retail, automotive, healthcare) and offering an integrated solution for reputation management, customer engagement, and payments in one place, instead of relying on separate tools. The company’s goal is to help local businesses compete effectively in a digital-first world by improving communication, streamlining operations, and enhancing online presence.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$418.6M

Headquarters

Lehi, Utah

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI agents deliver 45% lead conversion boost and 30% revenue increase per OpenAI study.
  • AI revenue grows 300% year-over-year across 10,000+ rooftops.
  • Bradford White partnership grants contractors discounted access since May 2023.

What critics are saying

  • Birdeye's RepuGen acquisition erodes Podium's SMB market share in 6-12 months.
  • Google's January 2025 free AI reviews eliminate Podium's reputation revenue in 3-6 months.
  • OpenAI's April 2026 GPT agents commoditize Podium's AI in 6-12 months.

What makes Podium unique

  • Podium's Avery AI autonomously books appointments in under two minutes for aesthetic practices.
  • Jerry 2.0 customizes AI agents using GPT-5.1 for automotive, HVAC, and medspa industries.
  • Centralizes reviews, texts, payments into one AI-powered inbox for 24/7 lead handling.

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Benefits

Open and transparent culture

Remote first work setting for Engineering & Product

Great opportunities for career growth

401(k) with a competitive matching contribution plan

Unlimited vacation (yes, we want you to have a work-life balance)

Great medical, dental, vision benefits

Lots of Swag

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
PR Newswire
Jan 20th, 2026
Podium launches AI operating system for aesthetic practices, driving 45% lead conversion boost

Podium has launched an AI Operating System for aesthetic practices, integrating electronic medical records, patient communications, marketing automation and lead management into a single platform. The system is powered by Avery, Podium's AI employee, which autonomously responds to leads in under two minutes, books appointments and manages patient journeys. The platform addresses inefficiencies in practices that typically use three or more disconnected systems, wasting approximately eight hours weekly. Avery has complete access to calendars, patient history, services, inventory and communications, enabling it to operate autonomously rather than serving as a passive tool. A recent study showed customers using Podium's AI agents experienced a 45% increase in lead conversion and 30% increase in annual revenue. The system is now available for aesthetic practices in the United States and Canada.

AiThority
Dec 15th, 2025
OpenAI Case Study Validates Podium's AI Impact as Company Launches Jerry 2.0 for Automotive, HVAC, and Medspa

OpenAI case study validates Podium's AI impact as company launches Jerry 2.0 for automotive, HVAC, and medspa. Podium, the leading AI conversion and communications platform for local businesses, announced the launch of Jerry 2.0, a significant leap forward in AI for the industries it serves (which include automotive, home services, and aesthetics). This release coincides with a new OpenAI case study which details how Podium leverages GPT-5.1 to create AI agents that capture demand 24/7, schedule appointments, close jobs, and follow up with customers. The result: 30% revenue lift and 45% higher conversion for Podium's customers. Podium's agents are already influencing billions in revenue across 10,000+ rooftops and the company's AI revenue has grown 300% YOY. Podium's agents are top-performing off-the-shelf, but every business is different - and with Jerry 2.0, owners can fully customize their AI to communicate just like their best employee would.

ACHR News
Apr 9th, 2025
AI Transforms the Daily Grind for HVAC Contractors

During the AHR Expo, companies like Podium, FieldEdge, ServiceTitan, Weidmuller, and Workiz showcased AI-driven tools that are assisting contractors today.

Unifrance
Mar 25th, 2024
"Podium (You Have Three Minutes)" receives a Unifrance Doc Award at CPH:DOX

"Podium (You Have Three Minutes)" receives a Unifrance Doc Award at CPH:DOX.

American Med Spa Association
Oct 27th, 2023
Top 10 Marketing Tips for Medical Spas

To help you achieve success, Podium has compiled a list of 10 recommendations tailored specifically to your industry.

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