Platform Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have a strong background in software engineering with a focus on infrastructure as a service. You understand the importance of operational discipline and mature automation in maintaining and evolving internal platforms. Your experience with AWS and containerization technologies like Docker allows you to effectively manage and deploy infrastructure services.

You are comfortable working with databases and have experience in database provisioning and upgrades. Your familiarity with Kafka topic management demonstrates your ability to handle complex data streaming requirements. You thrive in environments that require collaboration and are eager to share your knowledge with your team.

You possess a deep curiosity to learn and are open to new perspectives, which helps you adapt to the rapid growth and changes within the organization. You are driven to solve challenging problems and have a bias toward action, ensuring that you contribute positively to the team's success.

Desirable

Experience with additional cloud services or infrastructure management tools is a plus. Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools will enhance your ability to streamline deployment processes. A background in working with distributed systems will also be beneficial in this role.

What you'll do

As a Senior Platform Software Engineer I at Braze, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the internal infrastructure that supports our services. You will apply sound engineering principles to ensure that our platform is reliable and scalable. Your role will involve collaborating with other engineers to automate processes and improve operational efficiency.

You will take ownership of database provisioning and upgrades, ensuring that our data services are always up-to-date and performant. Managing Kafka topics will be a key part of your responsibilities, as you work to optimize data flow and processing within our systems.

You will also be involved in mentoring junior engineers, sharing your expertise in infrastructure management and best practices. Your contributions will directly impact the team's ability to deliver high-quality services to our customers.

What we offer

At Braze, we foster a culture of collaboration and support, where your contributions are valued and recognized. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will be part of a passionate team that is dedicated to making a difference in the industry, and you will have the autonomy to drive your projects forward.

Join us in Austin, where you will work in a vibrant environment that encourages innovation and creativity. We believe in work-life harmony and strive to create a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are ready to take on exciting challenges and make a real impact, we can't wait to meet you.