Senior Data Engineer II

Braze•New York, NY

1d•$109,000 - $164,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

8+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, with deep expertise across cloud-based data platforms and enterprise-scale data infrastructure.
Demonstrated leadership in designing and delivering strategic, cross-functional data architectures and platforms.
Expert-level proficiency in SQL, Python, and modern data tooling (e.g., dbt, Snowflake, Airflow).
Proven track record of driving technical strategy and influencing architectural decisions across multiple teams or departments.
Experience operating in multiple cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and navigating complex, multi-system data landscapes.
Deep understanding of data governance, data modeling principles, and compliance best practices.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical strategies clearly to diverse stakeholders, from engineers to executives.
A history of producing internal best practices, technical documentation, or training content adopted organization-wide.
Strong mentorship record with experience developing senior and junior engineers alike.
Ability to build consensus and drive adoption of engineering standards across distributed teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration, or advanced workflow management frameworks.

Responsibilities

Design and lead the implementation of highly complex, strategic data pipelines and architectures spanning multiple cloud environments.
Define and enforce data engineering standards, governance frameworks, and architectural patterns across the organization.
Innovate in data engineering methodologies and champion the evaluation and adoption of new technologies that improve reliability, scalability, and performance.
Lead cross-team technical initiatives from conception through delivery, aligning stakeholders and managing technical dependencies.
Partner with engineering leadership and executives to influence departmental data strategy and long-term infrastructure roadmap.
Design and deliver cross-department infrastructure and platform capabilities used by multiple teams.
Build and publish internal best practice documentation, architectural decision records, and engineering training content.
Drive consensus around improved standards and facilitate their adoption across the broader engineering organization.
Provide advanced technical mentorship to senior, mid-level, and junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
Own the technical quality of data systems through code reviews, architecture reviews, and hands-on contribution.

Benefits

Competitive compensation that may include equity
Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Flexible paid time off
Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching
Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®