Engineering Manager - Data Automation
Klaviyo · Boston, MA
- On site
- Full-time
- $210,000 / year
- Boston, MA
Job highlights
- Lead a data automation engineering team.
- Define technical and organizational vision.
- Build and scale critical data infrastructure.
- Optimize systems using AWS and Python.
- Integrate AI into workflows for efficiency.
About the role
About Klaviyo
Klaviyo values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives each Klaviyo brings to our workplace. We believe everyone deserves a fair shot at success and appreciate the experiences each person brings beyond traditional job requirements. If you’re a close but not exact match, we hope you’ll still consider applying. Visit klaviyo.com/careers to learn more about life at Klaviyo and how we empower creators to own their own destiny.We love tackling tough engineering problems and look for engineers passionate about building, owning, and scaling features end-to-end, breaking through any obstacle or technical challenge. We push each other to learn new technologies and ensure each day is better than the last.
Team Overview
Klaviyo operates a real-time data analytics platform primarily in Python, built for massive scale and hosted on AWS. The Data Automation team builds tooling, establishes best practices, and makes technology choices to enable the Data Platform area to power core Klaviyo functionality and generate data-driven insights.As a founding member on the Data Automation team, you will define the technical and organizational vision. You will lead the team to design and build systems that operate our mission-critical analytics infrastructure.
Team Tech Stack
AWSTerraformPythonKubernetesClickhouseDynamoDBMySQLKafkaSparkFlinkAirflowHow You'll Make a Difference
- Build and manage a team of 7+ engineers to fulfill your data automation vision and roadmap.
- Coach engineers, manage/review technical documentation, and articulate a phased approach to achieving the team's technical vision.
- Oversee the mission, technical direction, and operations of projects with immediate impact.
- Own frameworks for provisioning, updating, testing, monitoring, and scaling infrastructure for features relied upon by 183,000+ customers daily.
- Optimize infrastructure with teams owning Klaviyo’s analytics system, providing insights on hundreds of terabytes of data.
- Transform workflows by integrating AI, building smarter systems and ways of working from the ground up.
Required Skills
- BA or BS Degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of software engineering experience in a DevOps environment with specific experience in data processing systems.
- 3+ years of people management experience.
- Hands-on experience designing, building, and operating reliable, fault-tolerant, high-performance distributed systems.
- Ability to handle outage situations and drive failures to root cause analysis and prevention.
- Experience writing code using best practices in languages such as Python, Ruby, Go, etc.
- Experience experimenting with AI in work or personal projects, eager to learn fast and explore new AI tools responsibly.
- Proven ability to come up to speed quickly.
- Hybrid office work 3x/week from our Boston office.
Hiring Process Information
We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process. For jobs or candidates in NYC, certain features may qualify it as an AEDT. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound on April 3, 2025. Please see the independent bias audit report covering our use of Covey here.Massachusetts Applicants
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Salary and Compensation
Our salary range reflects the cost of labor across various U.S. geographic markets. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all our US locations. Base salary is determined by factors including 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. Your recruiter can provide more details during the hiring process.Base Pay Range For US Locations: $176,000—$264,000 USD
This role may require up to 10% travel for purposes such as new hire onboarding, client or partner work, team meetings, and industry events. Travel is coordinated in advance.
Get to Know Klaviyo
We’re Klaviyo. We empower creators to own their destiny by making first-party data accessible and actionable. 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 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).
Key skills/competency
- Engineering Management
- Data Automation
- DevOps
- Distributed Systems
- Python
- AWS
- Terraform
- Kubernetes
- AI/ML
- Team Leadership
Skills & topics
- Engineering Manager
- Data Automation
- DevOps
- Python
- AWS
- Distributed Systems
- Team Leadership
- Data Platform
- Infrastructure Management
- AI
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight your DevOps, data processing, and people management experience, emphasizing your work with distributed systems and Python.
- Showcase AI enthusiasm: Clearly state your experience and excitement for AI tools and responsible AI usage in your application.
- Address hybrid work: Mention your ability and willingness to work hybrid 3x/week from the Boston office.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience designing, building, and operating distributed systems and handling outage situations.
- Research Klaviyo's culture: Understand their focus on empowering creators and their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Technical preparation
Practice designing scalable distributed systems.,Review Python and AWS best practices.,Prepare for outage scenario discussions.,Experiment with AI tools and workflows.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you led a team through failure.,How do you coach and mentor engineers?,Explain your vision for data automation.,How do you balance technical direction and team input?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Engineering Manager - Data Automation role at Klaviyo?
- This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the Boston office, with potential for up to 10% travel.
- What is the base salary range for the Engineering Manager - Data Automation position at Klaviyo in the US?
- The base pay range for this position across US locations is $176,000 to $264,000 USD annually. Specific offers depend on factors like experience, skills, and location.
- What specific technical skills are most important for the Engineering Manager - Data Automation role at Klaviyo?
- Key technical skills include 8+ years in DevOps with data processing, hands-on experience with distributed systems, and proficiency in languages like Python. Experience with AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, and AI experimentation is also highly valued.
- Does Klaviyo use AI in its hiring process for the Engineering Manager - Data Automation role?
- Yes, Klaviyo uses Covey, which may involve AI for application evaluation. Candidates are encouraged to review Klaviyo's guidelines for using AI in the interview process.
- What is the team size and scope for the Engineering Manager - Data Automation at Klaviyo?
- You will manage a team of 7+ engineers and be responsible for the mission, technical direction, and operations of projects that directly impact core Klaviyo functionality and customer experience.
- What kind of travel is expected for the Engineering Manager - Data Automation role?
- This role may require up to 10% travel for activities such as new hire onboarding, client or partner work, team meetings, and industry events. Travel is coordinated in advance.
- How does Klaviyo approach diversity and inclusion for the Engineering Manager - Data Automation position?
- Klaviyo is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination, valuing diverse backgrounds and experiences. They encourage all qualified individuals to apply, even if they don't meet every single requirement.
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