Platform Software Engineer

Leading customer engagement platform powering lasting connections between consumers and brands through cross-channel messaging and AI-powered optimization.
$129,600 - $210,600
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Platform Software Engineer

Braze, a leading customer engagement platform, is seeking a Platform Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on building and automating infrastructure services to enhance developer experience. As a PSWE, you'll work at the intersection of infrastructure and application development, creating scalable solutions that empower product engineers.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $129,600-$210,600 with additional equity compensation, reflecting Braze's commitment to ensuring all employees have ownership in the company's success. The role is available across multiple locations including New York, Austin, London, and Berlin, with flexible work arrangements.

You'll be responsible for designing and maintaining IaaS platforms, creating API-driven services, and building automation frameworks. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of software engineering experience, strong expertise in infrastructure services, and proficiency in languages like Python, Go, and Ruby. Knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud-native architecture is essential.

Braze offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, parental leave, professional development opportunities, and equity grants. The company is recognized as a Great Place to Work® globally, ranking highly in various workplace categories including development, wellbeing, and technology.

The role combines technical excellence with collaborative teamwork, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on developer productivity and system reliability. You'll be part of a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a culture focused on continuous learning and innovation.

Join Braze to be part of a rapidly growing global organization that maintains a genuinely approachable, kind, and passionate environment while solving complex technical challenges at scale.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Platform Software Engineer

  • Design, develop, and maintain internal Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platforms
  • Create scalable, API-driven services to automate infrastructure tasks
  • Build centralized tools and automation frameworks
  • Partner with teams to define and implement IaaS products
  • Provide consultation to application engineers
  • Integrate monitoring and alerting strategies
  • Participate in on-call rotations
  • Champion best practices in observability and reliability
  • Experiment with and integrate cutting-edge technologies
  • Maintain an iterative approach to improving platform services

Requirements For Platform Software Engineer

Python
Go
Ruby
Kubernetes
  • 5+ years in software engineering with focus on large-scale systems
  • Proven expertise in building API-driven infrastructure services and tools
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes, CI/CD systems, and observability practices
  • Strong understanding of system design principles and cloud-native architecture
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Go, Ruby
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Proactive problem-solver with passion for automation
  • Collaborative and communicative
  • Committed to improving developer experience

Benefits For Platform Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
401k
Education Budget
Equity
  • Competitive compensation with equity
  • Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
  • Family services including fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
  • Professional development with career pathing, learning platforms, and tuition reimbursement
  • Community engagement opportunities
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Collaborative and transparent culture

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