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Engineering Manager, Segmentation

Lead a team of backend engineers to build scalable systems for a leading AI marketing platform.

Location
United States
Compensation
$210k–$240k/yr
Level
lead
Type
full time · Hybrid

Posted by employer 3 weeks ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago

Last verified on the company career page 3 days ago

Role intensity

20% coding — mostly leadership/strategy

AI in the day-to-day

Experience using modern development practices and AI-powered engineering tools to improve team productivity and software quality.

Requirements

Experience
7+ years

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Equity/Stock Options Health Insurance

Joblaze summary

The Engineering Manager at Attentive leads a team of backend engineers focused on developing scalable systems that enhance the company's AI marketing platform. This role requires a strong background in backend engineering, distributed systems, and modern development practices, with an emphasis on reliability and performance. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in managing engineering teams and guiding technical decisions, making it suitable for those with a robust technical foundation and leadership skills. Attentive's culture emphasizes collaboration and innovation, reflecting its rapid growth and commitment to customer success.

Joblaze insights

Quick facts

Is the Engineering Manager, Segmentation role remote?
It's hybrid — Attentive Mobile expects some on-site time in United States.
What's the salary range?
Attentive Mobile lists $210,000–$240,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Engineering Manager, Segmentation role.
Where is the role based?
Attentive Mobile is hiring for this position in United States.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AWS EKS, CloudFlare, Datadog, DynamoDB, Gradle, Helm.
What seniority level is this role?
Attentive Mobile targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Engineering Manager, Segmentation role at Attentive Mobile.

From the original posting

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!), Inc.’s Best Workplaces, and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index!

About the Role

Attentive is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a team of backend engineers building the scalable, reliable systems that power our platform. You’ll balance people leadership, technical direction, and execution while partnering closely with Product and other engineering teams to deliver meaningful customer and business outcomes.

You’ll develop and grow a high-performing team, guide technical and architectural decisions, and create clarity around complex initiatives. You’ll help ensure our systems and engineering practices evolve as Attentive continues to scale.

What You’ll Accomplish

  • 2+ years of experience managing software engineers and 7+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Strong technical foundation in backend engineering, distributed systems, APIs, data modeling, and scalable application architecture
  • Experience building and operating high-volume production systems with a focus on reliability, performance, and maintainability
  • Proven ability to guide technical and architectural decisions, evaluate tradeoffs, and lead complex initiatives from design through production
  • Experience hiring, coaching, providing feedback, managing performance, and developing engineers at different stages of their careers
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills with the ability to create clarity and alignment across Engineering, Product, and other stakeholders
  • Experience using modern development practices and AI-powered engineering tools to improve team productivity and software quality

What We Use

    • Java and Spring Boot microservices, built with Gradle
    • DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis for our data layer
    • Kubernetes running in AWS EKS
    • Istio, Datadog, Terraform, Cloudflare, and Helm across our infrastructure and observability stack
    • Distributed, event-driven systems processing large volumes of data and customer interactions
    • Python and a variety of machine learning and data technologies across our broader technology ecosystem

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

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For US based applicants:

  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is $210,000 - $240,000 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.

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