Senior Software Engineer I

Braze

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco, CANew York City, NY
Salary: $140,400–$232,200 / yr
Posted: 11 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

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This role $186k

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About Braze

Braze is a leading cloud-based customer engagement platform that enables brands to foster human connection with consumers through interactive, real-time, cross-channel marketing.

Braze currently has 108 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $149,000–$234,000 across 107 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer I

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As a Senior Software Engineer I on the Currents team, you will build, maintain, and evolve a high-scale data export system. This critical infrastructure functions as a robust Kafka-based event pipeline that processes tens of billions of messages daily, allowing customers to analyze user behavior in near real-time. You will collaborate with a skilled team to move projects from concept to production while improving existing systems to solve complex engineering challenges inherent in large-scale data streaming. The role requires over five years of full-stack development experience and expertise in distributed systems or microservices. Key technical requirements include experience with Kafka at scale or comparable technologies, with additional proficiency in Java, Kotlin, Confluent, or React being highly valued. You will also serve as a mentor to other engineers while ensuring high standards for the team's output.

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Skills

Kafka Distributed Systems Microservices Java Kotlin Confluent React Full-Stack Development Data Streaming Event Pipeline

What you'll do

Build, maintain, and evolve the Currents data export system at scale.
Manage a Kafka-based event pipeline handling tens of billions of messages daily.
Bring software projects from initial concept through to production.
Improve existing high-scale systems for real-time user behavior analysis.
Solve complex engineering challenges associated with running critical data streaming systems.
Mentor other engineers and lead by example to improve team performance.

What we're looking for

Must have 5+ years of full-stack development experience.
Experience building foundational systems at scale and spearheading software projects that advanced organizational goals.
Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead by example.
Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills in a team environment.
Experience with Kafka at scale or comparable technology.
Professional experience working with distributed systems and/or microservices.
Experience with Java, Kotlin, Confluent, or React (preferred).

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