Software Engineer I

Engg; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Klaviyo is seeking a Software Engineer I intern/coop to own features used by 180k+ customers. You will manage the full lifecycle of code, from writing and testing to shipping and ongoing improvement.

Expect hands-on debugging, collaboration, and documentation as part of an always-learning culture. You will work across the stack, from back-end to front-end, using Python, Django, Typescript, React, Go, and AWS, with emphasis on rapid iteration and ownership.

Qualifications

• Two internship/co‑op roles with production‑level code.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Math/Statistics, or related field.
• Graduating in December 2026 or May/June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Own features for 180k+ paying customers and drive full lifecycle of code.
• Own mission, technical direction and operation of impactful projects.
• Build, test, ship, and improve features; debug issues in production and on local.
• Contribute to documentation and support the team during incidents.

Skills

Python

Django

Typescript

React

Go

MySQL

Cassandra

Clickhouse

Kafka

Redis

AWS

Terraform

Education

Pursuing CS/Engineering/Data Science degree

Job description

At Klaviyo, we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives each Klaviyo (we call ourselves Klaviyos) brings to our workplace each and every day. We believe everyone deserves a fair shot at success and appreciate the experiences each person brings beyond the traditional job requirements. If you're a close but not exact match with the description, we hope you'll still consider applying.

How you'll make an impact

Own features that our 180K+ paying customers rely on daily to reach their consumers and grow their business. Take responsibility for the mission, technical direction, and operation of projects with immediate impact. Own the full lifecycle of your code: writing it, testing it, shipping it, and making it better over time. Ownership is expected here, not just encouraged. Build and ship features that meet a high bar and grow your technical skills while you do it. Get hands‑on debugging real issues, both locally and in production. Contribute to documentation and support your team during incidents (real-world problems teach you things a tutorial never will). Work closely with your teammates: ask questions, share ideas, and get better by taking feedback seriously. Learn to use the right tool for the job, lean into AI, and keep looking for ways to make things better. Put AI at the center of how you work to move faster. Build smarter systems and better workflows from the ground up.

Who you are

Two previous internship/co‑op roles working with production‑level code. Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Math/Statistics, or a related field. Graduating in December 2026 or May/June 2027. Experience with some of these technologies and languages: Python, Django, Typescript, React, Go, MySQL, Cassandra, Clickhouse, Kafka, Redis, Amazon Web Services (EC2, RDS, Aurora, etc.), Terraform. You enjoy working across new technologies and you're excited to work across the stack from back‑end to front‑end work. You give and take feedback directly. Klaviyos pull problems closer instead of avoiding them. You're comfortable moving forward before every answer is known, and you adjust fast when the ground shifts under you. You embrace Klaviyo's "always learning" culture, continually pushing yourself to grow as an engineer. You've already experimented with AI in work or personal projects, and you're excited to find ways to make your work smarter and more efficient.

Engineering at Klaviyo

Our engineering teams are organized into pillars to keep the work focused. All Software Engineer I offers are team agnostic. Team placement occurs ~ 30-day pre‑start. Placement can be on a full‑stack, back‑end, or front‑end team within any of the pillars. Data Infrastructure: Empower our internal teams and customers to get the best out of our data and agent platforms. Underlying capabilities: Agent Platform, CDP revenue, Data Lake usage, Active API endpoints, Accounts with healthy API usage. MCMI: Own the growth, revenue, and reliability of our mobile channels and all messaging infrastructure. Core Infrastructure: Empower our internal engineering, sales, and service teams to be as effective as possible by improving productivity of the eng, product, and design teams. Growth Marketing Platform: Give marketers the tools they need to engage with their customers, be successful, and know where they stand. AI & Analytics: Applies AI, data, and analytics to automate work, surface insights, and help customers make smarter decisions that maximize Klaviyo Attributed Value (KAV). Autonomous Service: Builds AI‑powered customer service experiences that help resolve issues, support transactions, and connect customers with human assistance when needed. Some of the strongest Klaviyos didn't start with a perfect resume match.

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. 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. Our salary range reflects the cost of labor across various U.S. geographic markets. The range displayed below reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all our US locations. 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 wellbei