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Full-Time

Engineering Manager

Whatsapp

Posted on 8/6/2024

Braze

Braze

1,001-5,000 employees

Real-time customer engagement platform

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Enterprise Software

Senior, Expert

Remote in Canada

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
JavaScript
React.js
Ruby
Postgres
Redis
MongoDB
Product Design
Requirements
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong track record of success, with 1+ years leading high performing teams
  • Thrive on a high level of autonomy and responsibility, while having the ability to dig into technical details to inform decisions
  • Ability to communicate effectively and make hard decisions and tradeoffs
  • Experience building foundational systems at scale and spearheading software projects that significantly advanced the goals of your organization
  • Professional experience with any of: Ruby, Rails, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, Sidekiq, JavaScript, or React
Responsibilities
  • Lead the WhatsApp team responsible for building and scaling Braze's messaging channels
  • Work closely with product, design, and engineers to build new features and scale the channel
  • Recruit, coach, and develop the team's engineers
  • Guide key architectural decisions and contribute to solving major engineering challenges
  • Have broad responsibility for the team's vision, goals, and processes

Braze stands out as an excellent workplace due to its leadership in crafting contextually relevant, cross-channel marketing campaigns using cutting-edge real-time data processing technologies. This commitment not only drives industry advancement but also fosters a culture of continuous learning and strategic innovation among its teams. By focusing on optimizing customer engagement strategies, the company provides a dynamic and forward-thinking environment for professionals eager to influence and grow within the fast-paced tech landscape.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$635.1M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

17%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Braze's recent $520M IPO and market valuation of ~$5.87B indicate strong financial health and growth potential.
  • The introduction of CDI Segments and the Braze Data Platform enhances the platform's scalability and data integration capabilities, making it more attractive to enterprise clients.
  • Recognition for customer service excellence, such as the NorthFace ScoreBoard Award, underscores Braze's commitment to high-quality support and onboarding services.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive MarTech landscape requires continuous innovation to maintain market position and avoid being overshadowed by larger players.
  • Rapid expansion and new feature rollouts may strain resources and impact the quality of existing services.

What makes Braze unique

  • Braze's focus on composable data-centric capabilities and partner integrations through the Braze Data Platform sets it apart from other customer engagement platforms.
  • The company's commitment to ESG initiatives and community involvement, such as their annual Volunteer Week, highlights a strong corporate social responsibility ethos.
  • Braze's support for emerging technologies like visionOS demonstrates its forward-thinking approach and adaptability in the rapidly evolving MarTech landscape.

Benefits

Competitive compensation that includes equity

Generous time off policy to balance your work and life, including paid parental leave

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents

Collaborative, transparent, and fun loving office culture

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