Full Stack & AI Engineer, Gesture
$75-150k
+ Stock Options
Gifting platform
Be an early applicant
Gifting platform
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$75-150k
+ Stock Options
101-200 employees
Company mission
To create the deepest connection possible - between people, brands, and moments that matter.
Role
Who you are
- Predictive modeling, personalization algorithms, recommendation systems
- Prompt engineering & LLM integration (OpenAI, LangChain)
- Experience with first-party data segmentation and behavior scoring
- React / React Native (TypeScript)
- Node.js / Python backend services
- Firebase & GCP (auth, messaging, analytics)
- ETL pipelines, API integrations (Segment, Zoho, Voucherify)
- Docker, CI/CD, serverless deployment
- Familiarity with GDPR/CCPA for first-party data handling
- Thinks from the user’s perspective - builds features that drive joy and connection, not vanity metrics
- Thrives in startup velocity; takes ownership from ideation to production
- Balances speed and scalability, experimenting quickly but building with longevity in mind
- Learns new tools (AI APIs, frameworks, SDKs) fast and integrates them into meaningful solutions
- Understands the purpose of Gesture’s mission - merging tech with empathy
- Works seamlessly across marketing, data, and product teams, translating technical work into business impact
Desirable
- 4–8 years of full stack and/or AI engineering experience (startup or growth-stage preferred)
- Experience building and shipping AI-driven personalization or loyalty systems
- Hands-on experience with Firebase, React Native, Google Cloud ecosystem
- Prior exposure to CRM-based data flows (Segment, Zoho, HubSpot, etc.)
- Bonus: Experience with recommendation algorithms, reinforcement learning, or consumer marketing tech
What the job involves
- We’re now seeking a Full Stack + AI Engineer to help us launch the next phase of our app ecosystem: REAL.AI personalization, gesture-based loyalty experiences, and advanced in-app features that merge consumer data, behavioral prediction, and emotional intelligence
- Reports to: VP of Engineering
- Lead the technical implementation of REAL.AI, Gesture’s consumer intelligence engine - including data modeling, predictive algorithms, and personalized recommendation pipelines
- Architect and build loyalty program infrastructure that ties user behaviors (send frequency, engagement, referrals, redemption patterns) to tangible rewards and predictive engagement cycles
- Collaborate with the mobile team (React Native) to implement AI-driven personalization across feeds, notifications, and product recommendations
- Develop and integrate API layers between Firebase, Zoho CRM, Segment, Voucherify, and Gesture’s internal data warehouse (GCP)
- Build scalable backend services that support dynamic campaigns, A/B tests, and loyalty redemptions
- Partner cross-functionally with data science, marketing, and product design to translate consumer behavior into actionable features
- Optimize performance, ensure data integrity, and design systems for scalability across millions of users and transactions
- The Tech Stack You'll Work With:
- Frontend: React / React Native (TypeScript preferred)
- Backend: Node.js / Python (FastAPI, Express)
- Database: Firestore, BigQuery, PostgreSQL
- Cloud Infrastructure: Google Cloud Platform (Firebase, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, Cloud Run), AWS
- AI / Data: TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, OpenAI / LangChain API integration
- CRM / Marketing Tools: Twilio Segment, Zoho CRM, Voucherify, OneSignal
- Version Control: Git, GitHub Actions, Docker
- CI/CD:Automated Docker pipelines via GitHub Actions for testing (Jest), linting, type-checking, and deploying to Firebase Hosting and Cloud Run with zero-downtime releases
Application process
- Interested candidates should submit the following:
- A resume outlining relevant experience
- A brief cover letter highlighting your key skills, achievements, and what excites you about this opportunity
- Any project work, portfolio samples, or coursework that demonstrate your passion and abilities
Our take
In a world where traditional gift-giving has become increasingly complex, Gesture emerges as a beacon of innovation. Recognizing the challenges people face in sending gifts, the company harnesses technology akin to money transfer apps like Venmo to empower effortless gift-sending, and ensure swift delivery within hours.
Leveraging AI technology, Gesture's SmartSend feature streamlines gift delivery. One interesting function is that it enables secure gifting without the need for extensive recipient information, tackling a longstanding barrier and frustration associated with traditional gift delivery services.
Gesture aims to solidify its position as a premier gifting platform, catering to both consumer-to-consumer and corporate B2B gifting needs. All-in-all, the company seeks to become the go-to platform for every gifting occasion.
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Garment District, New York, NY
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