Staff Software Engineer, ML Platform at Attentive

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Marketing TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years focused specifically on ML Platform/MLOps, with deep experience in AI and ML systems
  • Experience architecting ML platform strategy spanning data pipelines, training infrastructure, and serving layers using cutting-edge tooling like Ray, MLFlow, Metaflow, Argo, and Spark
  • Ability to build and operate production-grade, low-latency ML serving layers with robust model lifecycle systems including champion/challenger testing, automated rollouts, versioning, and rollback capabilities
  • Expertise in defining and driving agentic stacks and infrastructure
  • Proven technical leadership to provide ML infrastructure perspective in high-level discussions about AI strategy spanning multiple quarters and teams
  • Strong technical mentorship skills for platform and ML engineers
  • Experience building universal interfaces, architectures, and patterns—like data access layers and prediction serving APIs—to bridge platform capabilities with product needs
  • Deep understanding of what works, what doesn’t, and why in AI and ML systems

Responsibilities

  • Set technical direction by architecting ML platform strategy spanning data pipelines, training infrastructure, and serving layers
  • Uplevel and innovate core AI & ML stack by building and operating production-grade, low-latency ML serving layers with robust model lifecycle systems
  • Define and drive Attentive’s agentic stack
  • Provide ML infrastructure perspective in high-level discussions about Attentive’s AI strategy spanning multiple quarters and teams
  • Mentor platform and ML engineers, actively championing team members
  • Build universal interfaces, architectures, and patterns—like data access layers and prediction serving APIs—that bridge platform capabilities with product needs to streamline high-priority ML work across the organization
  • Operate as a high-impact individual contributor and technical force multiplier, leading through influence and technical excellence
  • Balance long-term architectural progress with immediate platform needs to enable AI/ML engineers and data scientists to train, deploy, and serve models at scale

Skills

Machine Learning
AI Infrastructure
Model Training
Model Deployment
Scalable Systems
Platform Engineering
Distributed Systems
Agentic AI

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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