Senior Software Engineer II, Cloud Data Ingestion & Transformation

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><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO</strong></p> <p>We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer II to join our Cloud Data Ingestion & Transformation (CDIT) team. This team is vital to Braze's growth, owning multiple systems that enable customers to quickly and successfully integrate their data with our platform. CDIT focuses on two main product areas. The primary one is Braze’s Cloud Data Ingestion, which allows customers to seamlessly leverage the data in their cloud warehouse in Braze. Our system processes trillions of data points annually and integrates with an ever-growing variety of Braze features. We also own Data Transformation, a platform for customizing the flow of data from external sources into Braze. By increasing the comprehensiveness and ease of use of these systems, the engineer who joins us will have a direct and meaningful impact on our customers' success and the company's growth.</p> <p><strong>WHO YOU ARE</strong></p> <ul> <li>6+ years of full-stack development experience, with a strong focus on building scalable web applications. While our primary focus is on the back-end, we own our features end-to-end and regularly deliver front-end experiences</li> <li>Experienced technical leader with a track record of driving architectural decisions and contributing to technical strategy</li> <li>Strong understanding of design, data structures, and algorithms</li> <li>A self-starter with great communication and organizational skills who has worked in an agile team environment before</li> <li>Willingness to learn the technologies required to deliver what customers need</li> </ul> <p>Bonus points:</p> <ul> <li>Professional experience building software at scale, handling high volumes of data and traffic</li> <li>Experienced building automated data pipeline, asynchronous processing, or ETL applications using tools like Kafka, Airflow, Sidekiq, SQS, and RabbitMQ</li> <li>Professional experience with Python/Django, React, Ruby on Rails, Snowflake, microservice architecture, and distributed systems</li> <li>Familiarity with modern data warehousing, BI, and analytics</li> <li>Experience with agile processes</li> <li>A passion for incrementally delivering high-quality software which delights customers</li> </ul> <p>For candidates based in Ontario, the pay range at the start of employment for this position is expected to be between CA$186,838 - CA$299,886/year, with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between CA$205,600 - CA$330,000/year (including performance-based or variable compensation (bonus or commission). Your particular offer may vary depending on multiple individual 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.</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…