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Klaviyo (CLAY-vee-oh) powers smarter digital relationships, making it easy for businesses to capture, store, analyze, and predictively use their own data to drive measurable, high-value outcomes.
Kyle Cabral, Principal Executive Recruiter, gives you the inside scoop on how to land a job at Klaviyo.
In this video, Kyle discusses:
Who is Klaviyo
Klaviyo is a Boston-based technology company founded in 2012 that powers smarter digital relationships for businesses. The company makes it easy for business-to-consumer brands to transform their data into valuable customer experiences across multiple channels like email, SMS, web reviews, and more. Over 140,000 businesses rely on the platform to grow their revenue efficiently. While headquartered in Boston, it is a global company with offices in London, Sydney, and Denver.
What values matter most to Klaviyo
The company looks for candidates who align with its five core values:
- Ambitious
- Customer-first (obsessed with solving customer problems)
- Owner (taking ownership of projects and tasks)
- Always be learning
- Collaborative
Candidates should be comfortable working cross-functionally across various departments and taking initiative on tasks that interest them to help solve problems for users.
What is the Klaviyo interview process
The hiring process is straightforward and typically follows these stages:
- Recruiter screen: A conversation to learn more about the role, the company, and qualify your background.
- Hiring manager interview: A deeper dive into your experience with the team lead.
- Panel interview: Meetings with various functional collaborators to assess overall fit.
- Role-specific assessments: Technical positions involve coding exercises for engineering, portfolio presentations for design, and take-home exercises for product management. Other roles may require a case study or presentation.
- Executive interview: For leadership positions, candidates meet with members of the executive leadership team, including the president and CEO.
- Debrief and offer: The final internal review before moving forward with a job offer.
How can job seekers stand out at Klaviyo
To make a strong impression during the hiring cycle, applicants should focus on a few key areas:
- Research the product: Understand what the platform does and come prepared with thoughtful questions. Having a clear point of view and showing you did your homework carries significant weight.
- Pronounce the name correctly: Ensure you say Klaviyo (clay-vee-oh) rather than mispronouncing it, as this demonstrates you have listened to company materials or videos.
- Review company resources: Check out the careers page blog posts, including interviewing tip guides written by recruiters, to better understand what to expect.
What growth opportunities exist at Klaviyo
The company operates under the internal motto that they are only 1% done, meaning the best work and biggest challenges are still ahead. Employees are given the autonomy to take ownership of projects and make a real impact regardless of their role.
The company is heavily investing in solving complex problems at scale, including the launch of Klaviyo AI to drive autonomous marketing insights and decisions. Joining the team comes with three core promises: doing challenging and impactful work, collaborating with remarkable peers, and working on a mission and products that inspire you.
