Site Reliability Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in site reliability engineering or a related field, demonstrating a strong understanding of system administration and software engineering principles. Your expertise in Linux and networking allows you to effectively manage and troubleshoot complex systems, ensuring high availability and performance. You are passionate about automation and have experience implementing CI/CD pipelines to streamline operations and improve efficiency. Your background in distributed systems equips you with the skills to handle the challenges of scaling applications and maintaining uptime in a fast-paced environment.

You thrive in collaborative settings and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to solve challenging problems. Your strong communication skills enable you to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, fostering a culture of transparency and teamwork. You are driven by a desire to learn and grow, always seeking new perspectives and approaches to enhance your work and the team's success. You understand the importance of accountability and take ownership of your responsibilities, ensuring that you contribute positively to the team's goals.

Desirable

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP is a plus, as is familiarity with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes. A background in security practices and incident management will further enhance your ability to contribute to the team's objectives.

What you'll do

As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Braze, you will be responsible for maintaining the uptime of our internal-facing services and platforms. You will apply sound engineering principles and operational discipline to ensure that our systems run smoothly and efficiently. Your role will involve monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing solutions to prevent downtime. You will collaborate closely with software engineers to design and build scalable systems that can handle increasing loads while maintaining high availability.

You will also be involved in automating operational tasks and improving our CI/CD processes, allowing for faster and more reliable deployments. Your expertise in distributed systems will be crucial as you work to optimize our infrastructure and ensure that it can scale effectively. You will participate in incident response and post-mortem analysis, helping to identify root causes and implement preventive measures to enhance system reliability.

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 development and growth. You will be part of a passionate team that is dedicated to making a real impact in the industry. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in the potential of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.