Remote Principal Backend Engineer, Search & Personalization Optimization at Attentive

Description:

Attentive is an AI-powered mobile marketing platform that personalizes consumer engagement for brands.
The company partners with marketers to optimize SMS and email campaigns, ensuring enterprise-grade compliance and deliverability.
The Search Platform team processes and optimizes data at scale, handling billions of events daily.
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of distributed data applications.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create a high-impact search platform that delivers personalized experiences.
Your responsibilities will include mentoring engineers, driving technical excellence, and contributing to strategic planning.
The team focuses on building a search platform that enhances audience segmentation and client engagement.

You must have 10+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in high-throughput, distributed systems.
Strong proficiency in Java, Python, or Go is required, along with a deep understanding of object-oriented design, algorithms, and optimization.
Proven expertise in data modeling, segmentation, and audience targeting using both relational and non-relational databases is necessary.
Experience in building and optimizing applications for personalization at scale is essential.
A track record of architecting and maintaining high-performance, secure, and reliable infrastructure is required.
You should be able to navigate ambiguous environments and turn business goals into actionable plans.
Exceptional communication skills are necessary to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Competitive perks and benefits are offered, including health and wellness programs.
The US base salary range for this position is $193,800 - $285,000 annually, plus equity and benefits.
Equity is a substantial part of the total compensation package.
Attentive promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.