Remote Platform Software Engineer

Description:

• Braze is seeking a Platform Software Engineer (PSWE) to build and automate infrastructure services for a seamless developer experience.
• The role involves designing scalable, automated solutions that empower product engineers to deliver features faster while maintaining operational excellence.
• Responsibilities include developing and maintaining internal Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platforms, creating API-driven services, and building centralized tools to reduce operational overhead.
• Collaboration with engineering teams is essential to define and implement IaaS products and ensure alignment with the company's vision for developer operations.
• The PSWE will integrate monitoring and alerting strategies into the development lifecycle and participate in on-call rotations for incident response and system improvements.
• The position requires a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, experimenting with cutting-edge technologies to enhance platform capabilities.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly with large-scale systems.
• Proven expertise in building API-driven infrastructure services and tools is required.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, CI/CD systems, and observability practices is essential.
• A strong understanding of system design principles, distributed systems, and cloud-native architecture is necessary.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used for platform development, such as Python, Go, or Ruby, is required.
• Candidates should be able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• A proactive problem-solving mindset with a passion for automation and reducing toil is essential.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a focus on documenting solutions for team efficiency, are necessary.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation that may include equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs).
• Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans are offered.
• Flexible paid time off is available to support work-life harmony.
• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability are provided.
• Family services include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave.
• Professional development is supported through formal career pathing, learning platforms, and tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for community engagement throughout the year, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week, are available.
• Employee Resource Groups provide supportive communities within Braze.
• The company fosters a collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®.