Braze

Senior Lead Field Architect

Chicago · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago

Distributed SystemsSnowflakeAgentic AIStakeholder ManagementSalesforceSalesRecruiting

About the role

We're a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew.
There is always a way to contribute: Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.
If you are driven to solve exhilarating challenges and have a bias toward action in the face of change, you will be empowered to make a real impact here, with a sharp and passionate team at your back.

Enterprise Design Authority: Lead high-level "Future State" architecture workshops, mapping how Braze interacts with the broader enterprise stack (e.g., Snowflake, Salesforce, Adobe, etc.).
Strategic Gap Analysis: Identify potential technical blockers early in the sales cycle and design creative, scalable workarounds that do not compromise platform stability.
Standardization & Governance: Develop best-practice blueprints for common enterprise scenarios (e.g., multi-instance global deployments) to be reused across the SolCon org.
Advanced System Design: Expertise in designing distributed systems and understanding the trade-offs between various integration methods (Batch vs. Real-time vs. Streaming).
Lead high-level "Future State" architecture workshops, mapping how Braze interacts with the broader enterprise stack (e.g., Snowflake, Salesforce, Adobe, etc.).
Identify potential technical blockers early in the sales cycle and design creative, scalable workarounds that do not compromise platform stability.
Develop best-practice blueprints for common enterprise scenarios (e.g., multi-instance global deployments) to be reused across the SolCon org.
A curated in-office employee experience, designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
Braze helps brands deliver great customer experiences that drive value both for consumers and for their businesses.

Beyond baseline API and SDK proficiency, a Field Architect must possess:
Data Strategy & Governance: Deep knowledge of how data is mastered, cleansed, and moved across an enterprise, including a strong grasp of Zero-Copy and Cloud Data Sharing paradigms.
Change Management Consulting: The ability to advise prospects on the organizational changes required to support a modern engagement platform (e.g., Center of Excellence setup).
Deep knowledge of how data is mastered, cleansed, and moved across an enterprise, including a strong grasp of Zero-Copy and Cloud Data Sharing paradigms.
The ability to advise prospects on the organizational changes required to support a modern engagement platform (e.g., Center of Excellence setup).

For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $158,000 and $236,000/year, with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $197,000 and $295,000/year (including bonus or commission).
In addition to cash compensation, this role qualifies for a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes equity grants of restricted stock (RSUs) so that you will own a piece of our company.
Opportunities to give back to your community, including an annual company-wide Volunteer Week and donation matching

More details on benefits plans will be provided if you receive an offer of employment.
Braze offers benefits such as:
Competitive compensation that may include equity
Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Flexible paid time off
Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave
Professional development supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend
Braze benefits vary by location, and we encourage you to review our specific benefits offerings for each country here.
From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering hybrid ways of working, we've got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony.

Acting with autonomy, having accountability and being open to new perspectives are essential to our continued success.
Our deep curiosity to learn and our eagerness to share diverse passions with others gives us balance and injects a one-of-a-kind vibrancy into our culture.
If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can't wait to meet you.
The Senior Lead Field Architect is a senior, strategic overlay responsible for the technical "North Star" of our most high-stakes deal cycles.
Unlike the Technical Solutions Engineer (TSE), who builds specific assets, the FA owns the end-to-end technical strategy, ensuring that the proposed solution is technically sound, secure, and aligned with the prospect's multi-year digital transformation roadmap.

Depending on where you are located, you may have the right to request further information about how AI is used in our recruitment process, to opt out of AI-assisted review, to request a manual review of any decision made or to contest a dec

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