Staff Engineer, Data

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

We’re looking for a Staff Fullstack Engineer to join our Data Division, reporting directly to the Division Director of Engineering. You will be a hands-on technical leader, leading our Product Partnerships team, and contributing to the architecture, scalability, and performance of critical data services, products, and pipelines at Braze. Your responsibilities will include:

• Architect & Build: Conceive, design, and implement large-scale systems and services that handle massive data volumes and complex workloads in real time
• Mentor & Influence: Lead by example and mentor engineers on best practices in software design, coding, and operations. 
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with other engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure data systems are effectively integrated and aligned with business objectives.
• Innovate & Optimize: Continuously identify opportunities to improve the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of our data platforms. Research new technologies and advocate for their adoption where appropriate
• Maintain & Evolve: Help create and refine operational procedures (alerts, on-call rotation, troubleshooting playbooks) to maximize system stability and quality.

WHO YOU ARE

• Extensive Software Engineering Experience: 7+ years of professional experience, including hands-on work in full-stack development or back-end services, particularly with high-scale, high-throughput systems
• Systems at Scale: Proven track record of building foundational data-driven systems at scale—whether streaming, real-time pipelines, or large-scale analytical platforms
• Technical Leadership: Skilled at driving architectural direction, scoping large efforts, and effectively managing technical debt. Known for precise communication of complex technical concepts and a willingness to drive major technical initiatives
• Bonus Skills:
  
  • Languages/Frameworks: Familiarity with Ruby, Ruby on Rails, and React
  • Database Experience: Previous experience with MongoDB, Snowflake (or other Datalake solutions)
  • Cloud Technologies: Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes), managed streaming platforms (Confluent/Kafka), and cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure).

For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $173,400 and $282,540/year with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $204,000 and $332,400/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