Senior Data Engineer II

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 Team Overview Join our elite Data Engineering team at the forefront of building strategic, cross-functional data platforms that shape how Braze operates at scale. As a Senior Data Engineer II, you will serve as a technical authority and organizational leader — defining architectural standards, driving adoption of emerging technologies, and setting the engineering bar for the entire data function. Responsibilities Design and lead the implementation of highly complex, strategic data pipelines and architectures spanning multiple cloud environments. Define and enforce data engineering standards, governance frameworks, and architectural patterns across the organization. Innovate in data engineering methodologies and champion the evaluation and adoption of new technologies that improve reliability, scalability, and performance. Lead cross-team technical initiatives from conception through delivery, aligning stakeholders and managing technical dependencies. Partner with engineering leadership and executives to influence departmental data strategy and long-term infrastructure roadmap. Design and deliver cross-department infrastructure and platform capabilities used by multiple teams. Build and publish internal best practice documentation, architectural decision records, and engineering training content. Drive consensus around improved standards and facilitate their adoption across the broader engineering organization. Provide advanced technical mentorship to senior, mid-level, and junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence. Own the technical quality of data systems through code reviews, architecture reviews, and hands-on contribution. WHO YOU ARE The ideal candidate for this role possesses: 8+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, with deep expertise across cloud-based data platforms and enterprise-scale data infrastructure. Demonstrated leadership in designing and delivering strategic, cross-functional data architectures and platforms. Expert-level proficiency in SQL, Python, and modern data tooling (e.g., dbt, Snowflake, Airflow). Proven track record of driving technical strategy and influencing architectural decisions across multiple teams or departments. Experience operating in multiple cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and navigating complex, multi-system data landscapes. Deep understanding of data governance, data modeling principles, and compliance best practices. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical strategies clearly to diverse stakeholders, from engineers to executives. A history of producing internal best practices, technical documentation, or training content adopted organization-wide. Strong mentorship record with experience developing senior and junior engineers alike. Ability to build consensus and drive adoption of engineering standards across distributed teams. Preferred but not required: Experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration, or advanced workflow management frameworks. For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $109,000 and $164,000/year, with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $125,000 and $188,000/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, this role qualifies for a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that you will own a piece of our company. 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 agents, models, and features at every touchpoint throughout the Braze Customer Engagement Platform for smarter, faster, and more meaningful customer engagement. From cross-channel messaging and journey orchestration to Al-powered decisioning and optimization, Braze enables companies to turn action into interaction through autonomous, 1:1 personalized experiences. The company has been consistently recognized as a Leader in marketing technology by industry analysts, and was named a G2 “Best of Marketing and Digital Advertising Software Product” in 2026. Braze was also named a 2026 Best Places to Work by Built In, a 2025 America’s Greenest Companies by Newsweek, and a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Technology™ by Great Place To Work®. Braze is also proudly certified as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., the UK, Australia, and Singapore. The company is headquartered in New York with offices in Austin, Berlin, Bucharest, Chicago, Dubai, Jakarta, London, Paris, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo. 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. Please see our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information on how Braze processes your personal information during the recruitment process and, if applicable based on your location, how you can exercise any privacy rights.

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