Klaviyo

Lead People Systems Engineer

Klaviyo · Boston, MA

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
80 days
Klaviyo's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Klaviyo's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Klaviyo
high
141 stale, 6 reposted of 141 open
Hiring momentum
203 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

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About this role

The Full Stack Software Engineer - People Systems at Klaviyo will lead the development of AI-driven systems to enhance People Operations, Talent Acquisition, and Finance processes. This role involves designing and implementing AI-powered workflows, collaborating with various teams to integrate systems, and establishing best practices for responsible AI use. The engineer will also focus on transforming core People workflows and ensuring compliance with privacy and security standards.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 5+ years of engineering or data engineering experience
  • 2+ years building AI/ML or LLM-powered systems
  • Strong experience with Python, SQL, and modern APIs
  • Experience integrating with enterprise SaaS systems (HRIS, ATS, etc.)
  • Proven ability to set technical direction and build 0→1 systems
  • Experience working with sensitive data and implementing responsible AI practices

Nice to have

  • Experience with People/HR systems (Workday, Greenhouse, Sana)
  • Familiarity with workflow automation platforms (e.g., n8n, Workato, Zapier)
  • Experience in high-growth SaaS environments
  • Contributions to AI governance, internal AI platforms, or experimentation frameworks

What you get

  • Base salary range of $140,000 - $210,000 USD
  • Participation in the company’s annual cash bonus plan
  • Variable compensation (OTE) for sales and customer success roles
  • Equity
  • Sign-on payments
  • Comprehensive range of health, welfare, and wellbeing benefits based on eligibility

Worth weighing

  • Role involves a significant focus on AI, which may require a strong adaptability to new technologies
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in work location
  • Travel may be required up to 10% for onboarding and meetings
  • Salary range is broad and dependent on various factors, which may lead to negotiation variability

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Listed by Klaviyo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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