Senior Lead Field Architect

About this role

<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><p>The Senior Lead Field Architect is a senior, strategic overlay responsible for the technical "North Star" of our most high-stakes deal cycles. Unlike the Technical Solutions Engineer (TSE), who builds specific assets, the FA owns the end-to-end technical strategy, ensuring that the proposed solution is technically sound, secure, and aligned with the prospect's multi-year digital transformation roadmap.</p> <h3><strong>WHAT YOU'LL DO</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Enterprise Design Authority: Lead high-level "Future State" architecture workshops, mapping how Braze interacts with the broader enterprise stack (e.g., Snowflake, Salesforce, Adobe, etc.).</li> <li>Technical Stakeholder Management: Navigate complex technical committees and address concerns from Information Security, Data Governance, and Enterprise Architecture teams.</li> <li>Strategic Gap Analysis: Identify potential technical blockers early in the sales cycle and design creative, scalable workarounds that do not compromise platform stability.</li> <li>Standardization & Governance: Develop best-practice blueprints for common enterprise scenarios (e.g., multi-instance global deployments) to be reused across the SolCon org. </li> </ul> <h3><strong>WHO YOU ARE</strong></h3> <p>Beyond baseline API and SDK proficiency, a Field Architect must possess:</p> <ul> <li>Advanced System Design: Expertise in designing distributed systems and understanding the trade-offs between various integration methods (Batch vs. Real-time vs. Streaming).</li> <li>Data Strategy & Governance: Deep knowledge of how data is mastered, cleansed, and moved across an enterprise, including a strong grasp of Zero-Copy and Cloud Data Sharing paradigms.</li> <li>Change Management Consulting: The ability to advise prospects on the organizational changes required to support a modern engagement platform (e.g., Center of Excellence setup).</li> <li>Competitive Intelligence: A strategic understanding of the architectural weaknesses of legacy Marketing Clouds and how to position Braze as a modern alternative. </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 $158,000 and $236,000/year, with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $197,000 and $295,000/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> <p>#LI-Hybrid</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 </li> <li>Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze</li> <li>Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to…