AI & Software Engineer Lead - Backend

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Dallas, TX
Senior level
AdTech • Agency • Artificial Intelligence • Digital Media • Marketing Tech • Social Media • Analytics
PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anyth
The Role
The Lead Software Engineer will focus on building complex, scalable solutions within PMG's Insights pillar, using AI and automation techniques. Responsibilities include driving high-impact initiatives, drafting architectural decisions, leading code reviews, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.
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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 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • 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.

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, 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.
  • 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.

Experience With The Following Technologies

  • Cloud platforms like AWS and GCP
  • Docker and Terraform
  • Programming languages including Python, JavaScript (NodeJS, React), Go 
  • Databases and data warehouses: BigQuery, Snowflake, Postgres, Redis, MongoDB, Redshift
  • AI technologies, including OpenAI, Bedrock, Vertex, and LangChain
  • RESTful APIs and WebSocket
  • Git/GitHub for version control
  • Scrum framework

Nice To Have Qualifications

  • 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 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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The Company
HQ: Dallas, TX
0 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

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 brings together business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights, all powered by our proprietary marketing intelligence platform, Alli.

With 11 office hubs worldwide, including in Dallas, Austin, Dusseldorf, London, Brighton, and New York, our team is made up of 900 employees globally, and our work for brands like Apple, Nike, CKE Restaurants, Dropbox, Experian, Intuit, Kimberly-Clark, Kohler, Sephora, Travelex, and Whole Foods has received top industry recognitions including Cannes Lions and Adweek Media Plan of the Year.

PMG has grown through commitments to continuous improvement, business integrity, and cultivating dynamic relationships. We're proud to have been named Agency of the Year multiple times by Digiday, MediaPost, Adweek, Campaign US, and Ad Age; rank among Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators; and be the only company named to Ad Age’s Best Places to Work nine years in a row.

Why Work With Us

PMG is a place where technologists, innovators, professionals, parents, allies, mentors, and new grads alike can continuously learn, grow and challenge themselves every day. From day one, our people are empowered to do meaningful work, to flex their agility, and to help us live our values as we strive to always change for the better.

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