Senior Data Engineer

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

Join our dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing data infrastructure and products for impactful decision-making at Braze. We collaboratively shape data engineering strategies, optimizing data pipelines and architecture to drive business growth and enhance customer experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of scalable data pipelines and architectures using tools like Snowflake and dbt
• Develop and maintain robust ETL processes to ensure high-quality data ingestion, transformation, and storage
• Collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and other engineers to design and implement data solutions that drive customer engagement and retention
• Optimize and manage data flows and integrations across various platforms and applications
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance by implementing best practices and monitoring systems
• Work extensively with large-scale event-level data, aggregating and processing it to support business intelligence and analytics
• Implement and maintain data products using advanced techniques and tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, product management, sales, marketing, and customer success to deliver valuable data solutions
• Continuously evaluate and integrate new data technologies and tools to enhance our data infrastructure and capabilities

WHO YOU ARE

The ideal candidate for this role possesses:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, cloud data warehouses, and ETL development, preferably in a customer-facing environment
• Proven expertise in designing and optimizing data pipelines and architectures
• Strong proficiency in advanced SQL and data modeling techniques
• A track record of leading impactful data projects from conception to deployment
• Effective collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• In-depth understanding of technical architecture and data flow in a cloud-based environment
• Ability to mentor and guide junior team members on best practices for data engineering and development
• Passion for building scalable data solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive business growth
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Extensive experience working with and aggregating large event-level data
• Familiarity with data governance principles and ensuring compliance with industry regulations
• Prefer, but don’t require, experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and Airflow for workflow management

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WHAT WE OFFER

Details of these benefits plan will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. Benefits may vary by location.

From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering flexible environments, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony.

• 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 tuition reimbursement
• Community engagement opportunities throughout the year, including an annual company wide Volunteer Week
• 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 a leading customer engagement platform that powers lasting connections between consumers and brands they love. Braze allows any marketer to collect and take action on any amount of data from any source, so they can creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered experimentation and optimization, Braze enables companies to build and maintain absolutely engaging relationships with their customers that foster growth and loyalty.

Braze is proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK and Singapore. We ranked #3 on Great Place to Work UK’s 2024 Best Workplaces (Large), #3 on Great Place to Work UK’s 2023 Best Workplaces for Wellbeing (Medium), #4 on Great Place to Work’s 2023 Best Workplaces in Europe (Medium), #10 on Great Place to Work UK’s 2023 Best Workplaces for Women (Large), #19 on Fortune’s 2023 Best Workplaces in New York (Large). We were also featured in Built In's 2024 Best Places to Work, U.S. News Best Technology Companies to Work For, and Great Place to Work UK’s 2023 Best Workplaces in Tech.

You’ll find many of us at headquarters in New York City or around the world in Austin, Berlin, Chicago, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo – not to mention our employees in nearly 50 remote locations.

BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.

Building meaningful connections is at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our recruiting practices. We're committed to offering all candidates a fair, accessible, and inclusive experience – regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. When applying and interviewing with Braze, we want you to feel comfortable showcasing what makes you you.

We know that sometimes different circumstances can lead talented people to hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this sounds familiar, we encourage you to apply, as we’d love to meet you.

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