Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform at Attentive

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, MarketingIndustries

Requirements

  • Track record of debugging issues across layers—from application logic to infrastructure bottlenecks—and understand the tradeoffs in system design
  • Understanding of how jobs operate under the hood, including simple storage API semantics (e.g. consistency, eventual visibility, multi-part uploads) affecting job execution
  • Knowledge of the impact of network I/O and data locality on performance and cost
  • Understanding of how resource scheduling and JVM tuning influence distributed job behavior
  • Proven experience as a Software Engineer with a focus on high throughput scalable systems
  • In-depth knowledge of high throughput processing technologies such as Spark, Flink, and/or Kafka
  • Proficiency in Java and strong understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, and optimization
  • Development experience working with data warehouse tools like Snowflake, Clickhouse, Trino, etc
  • Experience with open source data storage formats such as Apache Iceberg, Parquet, Arrow, or Hudi
  • Knowledgeable about data modeling, data access, and data replication techniques, such as CDC
  • Proven track record of architecting applications at scale and maintaining infrastructure as code via Terraform
  • Self-motivated, highly driven, with strong understanding of low-level distributed systems concepts; comfortable reasoning about infrastructure under load, service communication, and data flows
  • Excited by new technologies but conscious of choosing them for the right reasons

Responsibilities

  • Architect high-throughput solutions that power critical operations, ensuring scalability and efficiency
  • Expand and enhance the self-service platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to fuel AI, ML, and analytics goals
  • Tackle complex distributed data challenges, streamline system integrations, and uphold high standards of quality and governance
  • Champion cutting-edge technologies, keeping the platform at the forefront of industry advancements and enabling strategic outcomes
  • Unify data from diverse systems, paving the way for experimentation and innovation while empowering teams with intuitive tools and frameworks

Skills

Distributed Systems
Scalability
High Availability
High-Throughput Systems
Networking
Data Platforms
Compute Platforms

Attentive

Personalized SMS marketing solutions for businesses

About Attentive

Attentive provides personalized SMS marketing solutions that help eCommerce businesses and direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands engage their customers through targeted text messaging. The platform uses APIs and webhooks to allow businesses to easily create and manage custom SMS campaigns. Unlike its competitors, Attentive operates on a subscription-based model, offering various features and premium customization options, which helps clients increase customer engagement and sales. The company's goal is to enhance customer relationships and drive revenue growth through effective communication.

Hoboken, New JerseyHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$839.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consulting, Consumer SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Generous PTO
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Daily Lunch Delivery Credit
Equity
Remote Work & Wellness Benefits
Company-Wide Events & Employee-Led Activities

Risks

Competition from Textla could erode Attentive's market share in SMS marketing.
Over-reliance on AI may lead to data privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny.
Dependency on third-party integrations like ParTech poses risks if partnerships dissolve.

Differentiation

Attentive leads in AI-driven SMS marketing with hyper-personalized messaging solutions.
The company offers seamless integration with APIs and webhooks for efficient communication.
Attentive's subscription model ensures steady revenue with premium add-ons for customization.

Upsides

Attentive saw 128% revenue growth in the UK, highlighting demand for AI solutions.
Partnership with ParTech enhances restaurant loyalty programs, boosting customer retention.
Attentive's AI Journeys and AI Pro offer unique one-to-one marketing, differentiating them.

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