Senior Data Engineer II

<div class="content-intro"><p>At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p></div><h4><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO</strong></h4> <h4><strong>Team Overview</strong></h4> <p>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.</p> <h4><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Design and lead the implementation of highly complex, strategic data pipelines and architectures spanning multiple cloud environments.</li> <li>Define and enforce data engineering standards, governance frameworks, and architectural patterns across the organization.</li> <li>Innovate in data engineering methodologies and champion the evaluation and adoption of new technologies that improve reliability, scalability, and performance.</li> <li>Lead cross-team technical initiatives from conception through delivery, aligning stakeholders and managing technical dependencies.</li> <li>Partner with engineering leadership and executives to influence departmental data strategy and long-term infrastructure roadmap.</li> <li>Design and deliver cross-department infrastructure and platform capabilities used by multiple teams.</li> <li>Build and publish internal best practice documentation, architectural decision records, and engineering training content.</li> <li>Drive consensus around improved standards and facilitate their adoption across the broader engineering organization.</li> <li>Provide advanced technical mentorship to senior, mid-level, and junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence.</li> <li>Own the technical quality of data systems through code reviews, architecture reviews, and hands-on contribution.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>WHO YOU ARE</strong></h4> <p>The ideal candidate for this role possesses:</p> <ul> <li>8+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, with deep expertise across cloud-based data platforms and enterprise-scale data infrastructure.</li> <li>Demonstrated leadership in designing and delivering strategic, cross-functional data architectures and platforms.</li> <li>Expert-level proficiency in SQL, Python, and modern data tooling (e.g., dbt, Snowflake, Airflow).</li> <li>Proven track record of driving technical strategy and influencing architectural decisions across multiple teams or departments.</li> <li>Experience operating in multiple cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and navigating complex, multi-system data landscapes.</li> <li>Deep understanding of data governance, data modeling principles, and compliance best practices.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical strategies clearly to diverse stakeholders, from engineers to executives.</li> <li>A history of producing internal best practices, technical documentation, or training content adopted organization-wide.</li> <li>Strong mentorship record with experience developing senior and junior engineers alike.</li> <li>Ability to build consensus and drive adoption of engineering standards across distributed teams.</li> <li>Preferred but not required: Experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration, or advanced workflow management frameworks.</li> </ul> <p><span data-sheets-root="1">For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $127,000 and $191,000/year, with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $141,000 and $212,000/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.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><div class="p-rich_text_section"> <p><strong>WHAT WE OFFER<br></strong></p> <p><em>Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country </em><a href="https://www.braze.com/company/careers/how-we-hire#benefit-section"><em>here</em></a><em>. More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment.</em></p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation that may include equity</li> <li>Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans</li> <li>Flexible paid time off</li> <li>Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability</li> <li>Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave</li> <li>Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend</li> <li>A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation</li> <li>Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze</li> <li>Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®</li> </ul> <p><strong>ABOUT BRAZE<br><br></strong>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.</p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <strong>BRAZE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</strong> <p>At Braze, we strive to create equitable growth and opportunities inside and outside the organization.</p> <p>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 <em>you</em>.</p> <p>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.</p> <em>Please see our</em><a href="https://www.braze.com/company/legal/privacy-policy-job-candidates"><em> </em><em>Candidate Privacy Policy</em></a><em> 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.</em></div></div>