Principal Backend Engineer, Search & Personalization Optimization

Attentive, an AI-powered mobile marketing platform, is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer to lead their Search Platform team. This role is crucial in processing billions of events daily from over 100 million customers. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a high-growth environment, leading the design and development of distributed data applications that power personalized customer experiences.

The role involves working with search and personalization platforms that optimize audience segmentation and drive client engagement. You'll be responsible for architecting solutions that handle massive scale data processing while maintaining high performance and reliability. The team's work directly impacts client success by enabling more relevant and engaging customer communications.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor other engineers, and contribute to strategic technical planning. The position requires expertise in distributed systems, strong programming skills in Java, Python, or Go, and experience with modern cloud infrastructure. The technology stack includes Kubernetes, AWS, and various modern data processing tools.

The company offers competitive compensation including equity and benefits, and promotes an inclusive culture through employee resource groups. This remote position provides an opportunity to work with a company recognized by Deloitte's Fast 500, LinkedIn's Top Startups, and Forbes Cloud 100, making it an excellent choice for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in the marketing technology space.