Senior Software Engineer - Growth
The Senior Software Engineer, Growth position at Klaviyo focuses on enhancing the early experience for new customers by improving account setup and value realization. The role is part of the Product Expansion/Activation team, which is dedicated to refining user onboarding and reducing friction in the customer journey. Klaviyo is a leading marketing automation platform that empowers businesses to deliver personalized experiences.
Key responsibilities include driving the technical design and implementation of user-experience improvements critical to customer adoption. The engineer will own the end-to-end experimentation process, including strategy definition, A/B test implementation, and data interpretation to inform iterative enhancements. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize technical initiatives is essential, as is mentoring team members and providing technical guidance. The role also involves defining architectural approaches and technical strategies, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and adhere to best practices.
Candidates should have extensive experience in full-stack software engineering, with a deep understanding of high-scale, user-facing features and supporting APIs. A data-driven mindset is crucial, along with the ability to drive technical strategy and improvements leading to measurable business results. Experience with AI-driven software delivery practices, continuous learning, and mentoring are important. Proficiency in A/B testing strategies to enhance user experience and customer acquisition is a strong plus. The ideal candidate thrives in a customer-focused, strategic environment, bringing clarity and technical stability to ambiguous challenges.
The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $148,000 to $222,000, depending on factors such as skills, experience, and location. Additional compensation may include participation in the company's annual cash bonus plan, equity, sign-on payments, and a comprehensive range of health, welfare, and wellbeing benefits.
Klaviyo fosters a collaborative and inclusive company culture, emphasizing continuous learning and professional growth. Employees are encouraged to take ownership of their work and contribute to the company's mission of empowering creators to own their destiny. The company provides opportunities for career advancement and supports employees in achieving their professional goals.