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Intercom is a leading customer communications platform headquartered in the Financial District of San Francisco, CA. With over 25,000 businesses using its services, including Amazon, Meta, and Atlassian, Intercom reaches approximately 600 million end users each month. The company has raised $240.8 m...
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Intercom • London, England
Intercom is hiring a Staff Engineer to enhance the backend architecture of their marketing web stack. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data collection and operationalize insights. This role requires strong backend and systems expertise.
You have 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, with a strong focus on building scalable systems that handle large volumes of data. Your expertise in JavaScript and Node.js allows you to create efficient and robust applications that meet business needs. You understand the intricacies of web analytics and have experience working with tools like Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to derive actionable insights from data.
You possess a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS, and have successfully implemented solutions that enhance performance and scalability. Your experience in collaborating with data scientists and marketing teams has equipped you with the skills to translate complex data requirements into technical solutions that drive business growth.
You are a proactive problem solver who thrives in cross-functional environments, and you enjoy mentoring junior engineers, sharing your knowledge, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within your team. You are passionate about leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences and are excited about the opportunity to work with a leading AI customer service company.
Experience with data operationalization and familiarity with marketing technologies will be a plus. If you have worked in a fast-paced startup environment, you will find yourself at home in our dynamic team.
As a Staff Engineer at Intercom, you will take ownership of the middle-to-backend architecture of our marketing web stack. You will work closely with data scientists and the GTM analytics team to evolve how we collect, move, store, and operationalize data from our web properties. Your role will involve designing and implementing scalable systems that enhance our data infrastructure, enabling deeper insights and better performance.
You will lead initiatives to improve our data collection processes, ensuring that we capture the right metrics to inform our marketing strategies. Collaborating with marketing engineers and platform teams, you will help create a seamless integration between our web properties and data analytics tools, driving efficiency and effectiveness in our operations.
In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities for optimization and innovation within our systems. You will also play a key role in mentoring and guiding junior engineers, helping them develop their skills and advance their careers.
At Intercom, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We offer competitive compensation packages, including salary and benefits that reflect your skills and experience. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that is transforming customer service across the globe.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. Join us in our mission to help businesses provide incredible customer experiences.
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