Attentive

Software Engineer I, Onsite Customer Growth

Posted 12 Hours Ago

New York, NY

Hybrid

142K-200K Annually

Junior

Artificial Intelligence • Marketing Tech • Mobile • Software

Attentive is the AI marketing platform for leading brands.

The Role

As a Software Engineer I, you'll build and maintain backend services and APIs, collaborate with teams to optimize performance, and contribute to scalable systems for onsite customer growth.

Summary Generated by Built In

Attentive® is the AI marketing platform for 1:1 personalization redefining the way brands and people connect. We’re the only marketing platform that combines powerful technology with human expertise to build authentic customer relationships. By unifying SMS, RCS, email, and push notifications, our AI-powered personalization engine delivers bespoke experiences that drive performance, revenue, and loyalty through real-time behavioral insights.

Recognized as the #1 provider in SMS Marketing by G2, Attentive partners with more than 8,000 customers across 70+ industries. Leading global brands like Crate and Barrel, Urban Outfitters, and Carter’s work with us to enable billions of interactions that power tens of billions in revenue for our customers.

With a distributed global workforce and employee hubs in New York City, San Francisco, London, and Sydney, Attentive’s team has been consistently recognized for its performance and culture. We’re proud to be included in Deloitte’s Fast 500 (four years running!), LinkedIn’s Top Startups, Forbes’ Cloud 100 (five years running!), and Inc.’s Best Workplaces.

About the Role

The Onsite Customer Growth team develops features that help Attentive’s customers grow directly on their websites. We focus on delivering faster list growth through investments in creative capabilities and leveraging AI to optimize performance.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer I who’s eager to grow their skills and contribute to building high-impact products that drive customer success. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers to design, build, and enhance backend systems that power onsite experiences for millions of users.

This hybrid role is based in our New York office, with in-office collaboration Tuesday through Thursday each week.

What You'll Accomplish

Build, test, and maintain backend services and APIs that support Attentive’s onsite growth products
Work closely with teammates in AI, data, and product to develop intelligent, data-driven capabilities that optimize performance and user experience
Contribute to systems that are reliable, scalable, and performant — helping customers grow their audiences efficiently
Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and sprint planning to learn from and collaborate with the team
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code that supports our growth-focused platform.

Your Expertise

1-2 years of backend software development experience (including internships or academic projects)
Familiarity with at least one modern programming language such as Java, Go, or Python
Basic understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and microservices architecture
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) or containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
Interest in learning about databases, queues, and streaming systems like PostgreSQL, Redis, and Kafka
Curiosity, collaboration, and a desire to grow as an engineer while contributing to meaningful, large-scale systems

You'll get competitive perks and benefits, from health & wellness to equity, to help you bring your best self to work.

For US based applicants:

- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $142,000 - $200,000 annually + equity + benefits

- Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location

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Attentive Company Values

Default to Action - Move swiftly and with purpose

Be One Unstoppable Team - Rally as each other’s champions

Champion the Customer - Our success is defined by our customers' success

Act Like an Owner - Take responsibility for Attentive’s success

Learn more about AWAKE, Attentive’s collective of employee resource groups.

If you do not meet all the requirements listed here, we still encourage you to apply! No job description is perfect, and we may also have another opportunity that closely matches your skills and experience.

At Attentive, we know that our Company's strength lies in the diversity of our employees. Attentive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities for all employees, applicants and covered individuals regardless of protected characteristics. We prioritize and maintain a fair, inclusive and equitable workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Attentive is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need any assistance or reasonable accommodations, please let your recruiter know.

Top Skills

AWS

Azure

Docker

GCP

Java

Kafka

Kubernetes

Postgres

Python

Redis

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The Company

HQ: New York, NY

1,000 Employees

Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Attentive® is the AI marketing platform for leading brands, designed to optimize message performance through 1:1 SMS and email interactions. Infusing intelligence at every stage of the consumer’s purchasing journey, Attentive empowers businesses to achieve hyper-personalized communication with their customers on a large scale. Leveraging AI-powered tools, a mobile-first approach, two-way conversations, and enterprise-grade technology, Attentive drives billions in online revenue for brands around the globe. Trusted by over 8,000 leading brands such as CB2, Urban Outfitters, GUESS, Dickey’s Barbeque Pit, and Wyndham Resort, Attentive is the go-to solution for delivering powerful commerce experiences for consumers with the brands they love.

To learn more about Attentive or to request a demo, visit www.attentive.com or follow us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), or Instagram.

Why Work With Us

At Attentive, you'll connect with inspiring, high-caliber people, and be encouraged to take risks, get creative, and think bigger. We're solving big problems for our customers, through our innovative AI solutions, giving employees the opportunity to thrive along the journey. The sky's the limit when it comes to what's possible.