Senior Software Engineer I, Core Objects

Braze • Austin, TX

2d • $128,842 - $232,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Core Objects team owns the data structures that form the foundation of Braze’s customer engagement platform. The team is extending and building Core Objects systems and features, including high-scale ingestion for new and advanced data objects, performance and cost improvements, and complex backend systems that support the product offering. The team uses AI tools throughout its workflow to navigate a large Ruby monolith, develop proofs of concept, and move from product requests to working solutions efficiently and safely. The role will contribute to significant engineering challenges and new projects across these systems.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of full-stack development experience.
• Experience as a technical leader.
• Strong understanding of software design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience building software at scale.
• Professional experience with one or more of Ruby, Ruby on Rails, React, Go, SQL, NoSQL databases, distributed systems, or API design, monitoring, and best practices.
• Experience with agile processes.
• Passion for customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Extend the high-scale ingestion pipeline to support new and advanced data objects.
• Optimize system performance and cost.
• Own and develop complex backend systems that enable Braze’s product offering.
• Build and extend Core Objects systems and features.
• Use AI tools as part of the engineering workflow to develop and deliver solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation that may include equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs).
• Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefit plans.
• Fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave.
• Professional development, including formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend.
• Curated in-office employee experience.
• Annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching.
• Employee Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed