Senior Software Engineer II, User Targeting

At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.

We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization.

To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.

Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.

If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The User Targeting team is responsible for how our customers segment and target their users. We are a fast-paced team working close to customers in a core and high-impact area of our product. All messages sent by Braze go through our pipelines, which process billions of users per day. This role provides a great opportunity to influence our product in a meaningful way.

As a Senior Engineer on the team, you will work with us to lead the development of new features, monitor/improve performance, and provide guidance on key architectural decisions. You will have opportunities to tackle significant engineering challenges and help shape best practices with the team.

WHO YOU ARE

• 7+ years of full-stack development experience
• Experienced technical leader having lead critical initiatives
• Strong understanding of design, data structures, and algorithms
• A self-starter with great communication and organizational skills and will have worked in a team environment before
• Bonus Qualifications:
• Professional experience building software at scale
• Professional experience with one or more of Ruby, Ruby on Rails, React, Go, SQL, and NoSQL databases, microservice architecture, distributed systems, API design/monitoring/best practices
• Experience with agile processes
• Passionate about customer experience

For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $154,800 and $275,400/year with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $172,000 and $306,000/year (including bonus or commission). Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, Braze offers full- and part- time employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that all Braze employees own a piece of our company.

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WHAT WE OFFER

Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country here. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment.

From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony. Braze offers benefits such as:

• Competitive compensation that may include equity
• Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Flexible paid time off
• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
• Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
• A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
• Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching 
• Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
• Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®

ABOUT BRAZE

Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging.™ Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses. Built on a foundation of composable intelligence, BrazeAI™ allows marketers to combine and activate AI ag