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Ai & Software Engineer Lead - Backend

United States, Dallas · Job Posted January 22, 2026
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As an Lead Software Engineer at PMG, you’ll join a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and innovation. Our team develops Alli, a cloud-based suite of AI-powered tools that revolutionize digital marketing for some of the world’s most iconic brands. Last year, Alli powered campaigns reaching over 1 billion consumers across 80+ countries, delivering exceptional results that make a meaningful impact on our clients’ businesses. You’ll work across one of Alli’s key pillars—Actions, Data, or Insights—collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve challenging problems and build scalable, AI-driven solutions. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing PMG’s platform, enabling brands to connect with their audiences in innovative and impactful ways. This is a place for builders and problem-solvers who love to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. At PMG, your work won’t just live in a prototype—it will ship, making an immediate difference in the world of digital marketing.

Job Responsibility

  • Leading the design, development, and deployment of innovative, scalable features within the Alli suite of applications
  • Drafting and implementing architectural designs to produce reliable, complex, and highly scalable technical solutions
  • Working closely with Product Managers, Designers, and cross-functional teams to integrate AI-driven solutions that improve performance and drive business outcomes
  • Building scalable products that drive measurable results for our clients
  • Fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation by mentoring junior and mid-level engineers and promoting development best practices
  • Conducting coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting across the application development lifecycle
  • Conducting code reviews and providing fellow backend engineers critical feedback to ensure high-quality, maintainable code across Alli
  • Pioneering development in state-of-the-art technologies that transform the marketing technology space

Requirements

  • 5+ years of backend development experience, with a strong focus on building scalable, high-performance systems, or a related field, with a bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years working with modern backend frameworks such as Django, Flask, or Express.js
  • Proven experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
  • Hands-on experience working across all stages of software development, including requirements, design, coding, testing, implementation, and support
  • Experience mentoring and guiding engineers to achieve technical excellence
  • Proficiency in backend languages like Node.js, Python, or Go with a focus on clean and maintainable code
  • Advanced skills in working with databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, or MySQL, including query optimization and schema design
  • Familiarity with AI technologies like OpenAI, Bedrock, Vertex, and LangChain to explore and implement innovative backend solutions
  • Experience with version control tools like Git and CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployments
  • Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Ansible to manage infrastructure efficiently
  • Hands-on experience with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes for deploying and managing distributed systems
  • Strong expertise in monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or ELK Stack for performance optimization and issue resolution
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
  • A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a passion for creating reliable and impactful backend systems

Nice to have

  • Interest or familiarity working in the Digital Marketing industry
  • AWS Solutions Architect - Professional certification
  • Prior experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

What we offer

  • Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support
  • Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones
  • Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events
  • Retirement & Pension Plans: Plan for your future with competitive retirement or pension programs, including contribution matching
  • Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility benefits for all team members and their spouses
  • Healthcare: Coverage and support for everyday medical expenses and routine care, tailored by geography
  • Pet Insurance: Protect your pet's health and your finances
  • Lifestyle Spending Accounts: Enjoy 100% company-funded accounts to promote healthy habits and well-being
  • Commuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available
  • Annual Bonus: All employees are eligible for an annual bonus
  • Volunteering Opportunities: Receive 8 give-back hours to volunteer in your local communities
  • AI Enterprise License: Access AI Enterprise accounts and participate in weekly AI training sessions to empower and ensure AI safety
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