Lead Software Engineer, Distributed Systems - Messaging

Who you are 8+ years of engineering experience with strong backend and distributed systems design skills Proficient in Python and/or Go, and able to pick up the other quickly Experienced with large-scale system architecture — familiar with the tradeoffs involved and able to apply them against real business constraints Comfortable contributing to architecture and code directly; this is a hands-on role Skilled in scaling infrastructure on AWS Strong product and business mindset — you think beyond the code to understand customer impact Self-directed and delivery-focused — you ship incremental value and iterate Clear communicator who thrives in a high-autonomy, cross-functional environment You've already experimented with AI in your work or personal projects and are excited to keep pushing on that Technologies we use (not exhaustive): Languages & Frameworks: Python, Django, React Data & Infrastructure: MySQL, Redis, Memcached, Apache Zookeeper, Apache Pulsar Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, RDS, Aurora), Terraform, Jenkins Location & Work Model: This role is based in Dublin, Ireland and follows a hybrid working model. Klaviyo supports work authorization and relocation for this position. At Klaviyo, we enjoy tackling meaningful engineering challenges and value people who take ownership, learn continuously, and collaborate openly. We are committed to building inclusive teams and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Klaviyo is growing fast and we have openings for all skill levels across all of our teams. Learn more about our engineering culture at https://klaviyo.tech Our salary range reflects the cost of labour in the country where the job post is advertised. The base salary offered for this position is determined by several factors, including the applicant’s job-related skills, relevant experience, education or training, and work location. In addition to base salary, our total

compensation package may include participation in the company’s annual cash

bonus plan, variable

compensation (OTE) for sales and customer success roles, equity, sign-on payments, and a comprehensive range of health, welfare, and wellbeing

benefits based on eligibility. Your recruiter can provide more details about the specific salary/OTE range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Base Pay Range in Local Currency: €112.000 — €168.000 EUR This role may require up to 10% travel for purposes such as new hire onboarding, client or partner work if applicable, team meetings, and industry events. Travel is coordinated in advance. Get to Know Klaviyo We’re Klaviyo (pronounced clay-vee-oh). We empower creators to own their destiny by making first-party data accessible and actionable like never before. We see limitless potential for the technology we’re developing to nurture personalized experiences in ecommerce and beyond. To reach our goals, we need our own crew of remarkable creators—ambitious and collaborative teammates who stay focused on our north star: delighting our customers. If you’re ready to do the best work of your career, where you’ll be welcomed as your whole self from day one and supported with generous

benefits, we hope you’ll join us. AI fluency at Klaviyo includes responsible use of AI (including privacy, security, bias awareness, and human-in-the-loop). We provide accommodations as needed. By participating in Klaviyo’s interview process, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and will adhere to our Guidelines for using AI in the Klaviyo interview Process . For more information about how we process your personal data, see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice . Klaviyo is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, color, religion or religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran or active military status, marital status, criminal record, genetics, retaliation, sexual harassment or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Our company takes the security and privacy of job applicants very seriously. We will never ask for payment, bank details, or personal financial information as part of the application process. All our legitimate job postings can be found on our official career site. Please be cautious of job offers that come from non-company email addresses (@klaviyo.com), instant messaging platforms, or unsolicited calls. By clicking "Submit Application" you consent to Klaviyo processing your Personal Data in accordance with our Job Applicant Privacy Notice. If you do not wish for Klaviyo to process your Personal Data, please do not submit an application. You can find our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here and here (FR).

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