Research & Development Software Engineer: Innovation

We Are Innovators & Category Creators

Clickatell, founded in Cape Town in 2000, was the first company to connect businesses with consumers via SMS using just four lines of code. Today, it powers AI-driven chat commerce for leading global brands across industries like banking, retail, telecoms, and healthcare. Over 25 years, Clickatell has led multiple industry firsts through its award-winning AI Chat Commerce Platform, enabling brands to connect, interact, and transact with customers seamlessly.

The Role

As a Research and Development Engineer: Innovation (Intermediate), you are a key driver of our R&D initiatives, responsible for taking ownership of complex features and technical challenges. You will collaborate with engineers and researchers to design and implement innovative solutions that enhance our SaaS platform. This role marks a transition into an "Independent Solver," where you are expected to navigate ambiguity and lead small "Tactical Pods" or projects from ideation to execution. You play a vital role in mentoring junior talent and graduates, ensuring our innovation efforts are modular, scalable, and aligned with the "Big Picture" of our systems architecture.

We Do The Right Things

Responsibilities of the Role

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