Full Stack AI Engineer

Location: New York NY (Hybrid / Onsite Preferred)

Department: Product & Engineering

Reports to: VP of Engineering

About Gesture

Gesture is where technology meets humanity a place where innovation emotion and impact 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 youll 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 its seen felt and experienced by real people around the Gesture youll 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 you want to help build something thats changing how the world interacts welcome to Gesture.

About the Role

Were now seeking a Full Stack AI Engineer to help us launch the next phase of our app ecosystem: personalization gesture-based loyalty experiences and advanced in-app features that merge consumer data behavioral prediction and emotional intelligence.

What Youll Do

• Lead the technical implementation of Gestures 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 Gestures 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 Youll Work With

• Frontend: React / React Native (TypeScript preferred)
  
  
• Backend: / 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.
  

Hard Skills We Look For

Soft Skills & Behavioral Traits

Preferred Background

• 48 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 Can You Gain From a Career at Gesture

Build Something That Ships Guarantee: Every engineer contributes to a real project that goes live no busywork.

Professional Growth & Mentorship make this opportunity transformational the kind of experience that looks elite on a resume and helps to build a great personal brand critical to your personal development and career growth.

1:1 Mentorship with Executives: Direct access to senior leadership (including you or divisional heads like Product Ops and Engineering) for biweekly growth sessions.

Founders Roundtable: Attend exclusive fireside-style meetings with Gestures CEO and leadership team about startup strategy fundraising and scaling.

AI Playground Access: Safe sandbox for R&D and to experiment with AI tools for content creation data and storytelling.

Leadership Lunch Series: Informal weekly sessions with team leaders about what it takes to run a $100M tech company.

Other Gesture Benefits & Perks

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.

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.

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Compensation & Culture

Gesture is committed to maintaining fair transparent and performance-driven compensation practices. Depending on the role total compensation may include commissions bonuses or other performance-based incentives. Final compensation packages are determined by factors such as years of experience skill set certifications and location. Additional components may include equity annual performance rewards and other incentive programs tied to company and individual results.

At Gesture we operate with a KPI-driven pacesetting culture one that rewards sharp motivated high-performing individuals who take initiative and execute with excellence.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a startup environment embodying curiosity grit and a builders mindset. This is a ground-floor opportunity to grow alongside one of the most exciting and innovative companies redefining connection through technology.

Apply today to join Gesture and be part of the team thats redefining how the world connects.

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