Full Stack + AI Engineer

Gesture • New York, NY

70d

About The Position

Gesture is where technology meets humanity — a place where innovation, emotion, and impact collide. We’re a fast-growing tech company using AI, machine learning, and intelligent logistics to power a first-of-its-kind platform that connects people and brands through real-world, tangible experiences. From our mobile app to our B2B Reach360 platform, Gesture blends data, emotion, and automation to build the future of human connection — at scale. Inside our NYC headquarters, you’ll find an environment that moves with the pace and precision of Silicon Valley but with the heart of something far greater. We run on cutting-edge tools, creative experimentation, and raw ambition. Every project, every campaign, every moment you work on here matters — because it’s seen, felt, and experienced by real people around the world. At Gesture, you’ll work alongside some of the smartest, most driven operators, engineers, and creatives in the industry — people who think big, move fast, and care deeply about the work they do. This is a front-row seat to the future of connection. If you want to help build something that’s changing how the world interacts, welcome to Gesture.

Requirements

• 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.)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with recommendation algorithms, reinforcement learning, or consumer marketing tech

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Health Benefits and Stock Options
• Make a Gesture Day: Each employee receives the chance to earn credit to send a surprise gift to someone they admire — living the company mission firsthand.
• Gesture Swag Pack: exclusive branded gear (hoodie, water bottle, or cap)
• Beautiful HQ Experience: Modern New York office with creative work zones, media studio, and collaboration spaces.
• Paid Team Lunches or Coffee Hours: Casual networking with leadership and cross-department peers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level