Email Operations Principal
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.
To flourish here, you must be prepared to set a high bar for yourself and those around you. There is always a way to contribute: 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 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. If Braze sounds like a place where you can thrive, we can’t wait to meet you.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Email Operations is currently in a transition period of rebuilding and growth, which means you will have a direct hand in determining what the future of our team looks like. We are looking for a hands-on, highly motivated self-starter who is excited to help us lay the groundwork. This is a rare chance to be a foundational building block of our team, where your voice and work will actively shape our path forward
Demand for Braze email services is rapidly increasing. Email is an established channel where there are different technical considerations than our SDK-based messaging channels, and there will be an opportunity for the analyst to learn the tools and processes, to successfully execute our email onboarding experience. You will collaborate with a diverse cast across GTM teams, Product, Sales, RevOps, Growth, Alliances, SMS Ops and our email partners. You’ll also be involved in other strategic initiatives critical to scaling our fast growing team. If you’re obsessed with problem solving, measuring success and surfacing opportunities through data, we want to meet you!
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Manage complex email infrastructure initiatives, including IP Pool strategy, allocation processes, and capacity planning to improve scalability, reliability, and customer onboarding timelines.
Drive operational health across setup workflows by analyzing performance metrics, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce time-to-value.
Own and resolve high-scale technical escalations and complex customer setup challenges, serving as the ultimate subject matter expert to diagnose infrastructure anomalies, optimize deliverability, and advise internal and external stakeholders.
Develop deep expertise in email best practices, industry standards, compliance requirements, and evolving technologies to guide operational decisions and customer outcomes.
Partner closely with Email Deliverability, Product, Engineering, Sales and Success teams to influence roadmap priorities, operational strategies, and business initiatives.
Design, create, and maintain scalable operational frameworks, including best practices, compliance guidelines, playbooks, and enablement materials to support growth into new markets, email providers, and CDN partnerships.
Identify gaps in tooling, workflows, and processes; partner with internal teams to define requirements and drive improvements that increase automation and operational efficiency.
Establish mechanisms for tracking operational issues, trends, and root causes to improve reliability and prevent recurring challenges.
Provide strategic input into tooling enhancements, automation opportunities, and operational programs that improve customer onboarding, scalability, and team effectiveness.
Mentor and support junior team members by sharing expertise, improving operational practices, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
WHO YOU ARE
You learn quickly and thrive in complexity, with the ability to master sophisticated systems, understand interconnected workflows, and apply sound judgment when processes or requirements are ambiguous
You have a high bar for quality and operational excellence, balancing speed with accuracy and consistently delivering reliable outcomes while identifying opportunities to improve the quality of the broader operation
You are deeply empathetic and customer-centric, able to understand customer needs, anticipate pain points, and translate customer insights into operational and product improvements
You are highly process-oriented and systems-minded, able to bring structure to ambiguous or chaotic environments by designing clear, scalable processes, establishing best practices, and identifying opportunities to eliminate unnecessary complexity
You operate independently and with strong ownership, proactively identifying problems, setting priorities, making decisions, and driving work forward with limited direction while knowing when to bring in the right stakeholders
You are an effective cross-functional partner and influencer, comfortable working with Services, Product, Engineering, Support, and other teams to build alignment, resolve complex problems, and drive outcomes without relying solely on formal authority
You embrace automation and continuous improvement, actively looking for ways to reduce manual effort, improve consistency, leverage technology, and create operational leverage at scale
You are motivated by building for scale, with a passion for helping Services teams evolve from manual, reactive processes toward efficient, scalable, and measurable operating models
You communicate with clarity and influence, adapting your communication to technical & non-technical audiences and effectively aligning stakeholders around priorities, decisions, and outcomes
You raise the bar for those around you, sharing knowledge, mentoring teammates, establishing best practices, and helping create a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
WHAT YOU HAVE
5–7+ years of experience in an operational, technical, or customer-facing role supporting a technical product, ideally within a SaaS, mobile, marketing automation, or email technology environment
Demonstrated experience owning complex operational issues end-to-end, using sound judgment to navigate ambiguity, balance competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes for customers
Strong understanding of email systems and/or messaging infrastructure, with the ability to diagnose issues, understand technical concepts, and partner effectively with engineering, product, support, and other technical teams
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions, build alignment across teams, communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, and drive resolution on complex or high-impact issues
Proven ability to identify operational gaps and drive meaningful improvements, including developing scalable processes, improving tooling and workflows, reducing recurring issues, and raising the quality and efficiency of operational execution
Highly analytical and data-driven, with experience defining and monitoring meaningful metrics, using data to identify trends and root causes, and translating insights into clear actions that improve business and customer outcomes
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a track record of independently navigating ambiguous problems, identifying root causes, evaluating tradeoffs, and determining appropriate solutions without requiring significant direction
Hands-on and execution-oriented, while operating with a broader ownership mindset: able to manage day-to-day operational responsibilities while simultaneously identifying opportunities to improve the systems, processes, and customer experience around them
Demonstrated leadership through influence, including mentoring or enabling teammates, establishing best practices, sharing knowledge, and raising the operational bar across the broader organization
Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the ability to set priorities, manage multiple workstreams, communicate risks proactively, and consistently deliver against measurable goals
Bonus Points:
Knowledge of the Braze ecosystem
Knowledge of SparkPost, SendGrid, and/or Amazon Simple Email Services email systems
Experience with other tools like FinancialForce, Tray.io, Looker, Slackbots, PagerDuty, etc
WHAT WE OFFER
Details of these benefits plan will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. Benefits may vary by location—find out more here. From offering comprehensive benefits to fostering flexible environments, we’ve got you covered so you can prioritize work-life harmony.
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 tuition reimbursement
Community engagement opportunities throughout the year, including an annual company wide Volunteer Week
Employee Resource Groups that provide supportive communities within Braze
Collaborative, transparent, and fun culture recognized as a Great Place to Work®
For candidates based in the United States, the pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $73,000 and $114,000/year, with an expected On Target Earnings (OTE) between $83,000 and $119,000/year (including bonus or commission).Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.
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