Forward-Deployed Data Scientist II
Braze is seeking a Forward-Deployed Data Scientist II to join our AI Deployment team, a group of creative technical experts dedicated to designing and building end-to-end machine learning solutions that power 1-to-1 personalization for some of the world's leading brands. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to the advancement of Braze's customer engagement platform.
In this position, you will be responsible for designing reinforcement learning use cases from the ground up, scoping solutions that optimize for real business value, and proactively identifying risks to set each engagement up for success. You will build and own the full machine learning pipeline, transforming customers' raw data through model training and activation to deliver personalized experiences to millions of end users. Additionally, you will drive customer success by providing ongoing technical guidance, develop features and tools to support the AI deployment team, and collaborate with the Braze Product team to refine and advance reinforcement learning algorithms.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field, with a Master's or PhD preferred. You should possess 3–5+ years of hands-on experience as a Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, or similar role working with large-scale data and production environments. Proficiency in Python (Pandas) and core machine learning libraries (TensorFlow, Keras, scikit-learn, CatBoost, XGBoost), as well as strong skills in SQL for querying and manipulating datasets, are essential. Experience with machine learning pipelines, model deployment, and engineering best practices such as Git, CI/CD, testing frameworks, and code reviews is also required.
Braze offers competitive compensation that may include equity, retirement and employee stock purchase plans, flexible paid time off, and comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Family services include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave. Professional development is supported by formal career pathing, learning platforms, and a yearly learning stipend. The company also provides a curated in-office employee experience designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation.
At Braze, we have found our people. We’re a genuinely approachable, exceptionally kind, and intensely passionate crew. We seek to ignite that passion by setting high standards, championing teamwork, and creating work-life harmony as we collectively navigate rapid growth on a global scale while striving for greater equity and opportunity – inside and outside our organization. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.