Remote Senior Software Engineer I, Core Messaging

Description:

• Braze is seeking a Senior Software Engineer I for the Core Messaging team, which focuses on enhancing the performance and reliability of Braze's messaging channels.
• The role involves taking ownership of critical components of Braze's high-scale architecture and leading team OKRs to ensure they stay on track.
• Responsibilities include individual coding, guidance, mentoring, and delegation while collaborating with a skilled and remote-friendly team.
• The engineer will drive improvements to the product, technology, and team processes through innovative ideas and foundational architecture improvements.
• A deep understanding of the business is necessary to maximize the effectiveness of the work.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer with a strong track record of success.
• The applicant should be comfortable owning and leading technology initiatives and driving product strategy forward.
• A strong ability to leverage business and product understanding to write high-impact and foundational code at a high velocity is required.
• Contributions to team value through input to architecture proposals, code reviews, and team goals are expected.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment and excellent communication skills with peers, teammates, stakeholders, and managers are essential.
• Proficiency in analyzing and optimizing code performance, database load, and caching strategies is necessary.
• Familiarity with distributed architecture paradigms such as async processing, job queues, and eventual consistency is required.

Benefits:

• Braze offers competitive compensation that may include equity.
• Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans are available.
• Flexible paid time off is provided to support work-life harmony.
• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability are included.
• Family services such as fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave are offered.
• Professional development is supported through formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend.
• A curated in-office employee experience is designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation.
• Opportunities to give back to the community include an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching.
• Employee Resource Groups provide supportive communities within Braze.
• The company culture is collaborative, transparent, and fun, recognized as a Great Place to Work®.