Role OverviewJoin 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.
What You Will Do
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.
Why It Might Be a Fit
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.
Requirements
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering
- Deep expertise across cloud-based data platforms and enterprise-scale data infrastructure
- 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
Benefits
- 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®
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