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AI & Software Engineer Lead - Backend

Dallas, TX

We are PMG

Named Ad Age Best Places to Work for 9 years in a row and Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators since 2022, PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG utilizes business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights—as well as its proprietary marketing intelligence platform, Alli—to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions and innovative media strategies. Our team comprises over 900 employees globally, and our work for ambitious brands like Apple, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, CKE Restaurants, Experian, Intuit, Kohler, Nike, Sephora, Therabody, and Whole Foods spans 85+ countries.

Who You Will Be Working With

As an AI & Software Engineer III 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of innovative and scalable frontend features within Alli.
  • Develop and maintain the Alli UI component library, ensuring seamless integration for user experience and engineering needs.
  • Partner closely with Product and UX teams to create intuitive, transformative marketing products that are both functional and beautiful.
  • Ensure frontend applications are responsive, performant, and scalable, delivering high-quality user experiences.
  • Mentor junior frontend engineers, fostering collaboration and sharing best practices to build a stronger, more innovative team.
  • Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to maintain high-quality, maintainable code across the platform.
  • Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends, advocating for their adoption when they bring value to the team and platform.
  • Pioneer development in state-of-the-art technologies, shaping the future of marketing technology.

What You Will Bring

  • 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, Spring Boot, 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 Python, Java, Node.js, 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.
  • Interest or familiarity with the digital marketing industry and its backend solutions.
  • Experience working with large language models (LLMs) or AI-driven backend tools.
  • A commitment to curiosity and adaptability as a continual learner, staying at the forefront of media innovation while prioritizing client success with a customer-focused mindset that seeks opportunities to deliver meaningful value.
  • A dedication to people-focused leadership, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth by leading by example and nurturing strong relationships that empower others to excel.

What We Offer

  • Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
  • Generous PTO: Benefit from our generous paid time off policy to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
  • Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
  • Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our competitive 401(k) matching program.
  • Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility benefits for all team members and their spouses.
  • 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.
  • 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.

What Sets Us Apart

Being part of PMG means joining a company culture that’s unmatched in digital. We're dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation—which often requires true grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way.

In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we only change for the better by bringing diverse perspectives to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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