Senior Software Engineer I, Core Objects

Braze

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Chicago, ILNew York, NY
Salary
$128,842–$232,200 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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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, Core Objects

Senior Software Engineer I, Core Objects joins the Core Objects team to manage foundational data structures that power a customer engagement tool. This role involves tackling significant engineering challenges, including extending high-scale ingestion pipelines for advanced data objects, optimizing performance and cost, and owning complex backend systems. The engineer will work within a large Ruby monolith, utilizing agentic AI tools to develop proof of concepts and transition quickly to working solutions. Candidates should possess over five years of full-stack experience and demonstrate strong knowledge of design, data structures, and algorithms. Preferred technical skills include proficiency in Ruby, Ruby on Rails, React, Go, SQL, NoSQL databases, distributed systems, and API design. The role focuses on the core infrastructure that enables customers to implement innovative strategies through robust, scalable backend systems.

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What you'll do

  • Manage core data structures that serve as the foundation for customer engagement tools.
  • Integrate AI and agentic tools into daily workflows to develop proof of concepts and solutions.
  • Extend high-scale ingestion pipelines to accommodate new and advanced data objects.
  • Optimize system performance and costs for complex backend infrastructure.
  • Build and maintain features within the Core Objects systems.
  • Navigate a large Ruby monolith to deliver high-quality results efficiently.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 5+ years of full-stack development experience.
  • Must be an experienced technical leader.
  • Must have a strong understanding of design, data structures, and algorithms.
  • Must possess great communication and organizational skills as a self-starter in a team environment.
  • Professional experience building software at scale (preferred).
  • Experience with Ruby, Ruby on Rails, React, Go, SQL, NoSQL databases, distributed systems, or API design/monitoring (preferred).
  • Experience with agile processes (preferred).
  • Passionate about customer experience (preferred).

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