Staff Backend Engineer - Grafana Databases, Loki Ingest | USA | Remote

Who you are

You have extensive experience in backend engineering, ideally with a focus on observability tools and databases. Your background includes working with open-source technologies, and you understand the intricacies of building scalable systems that can handle large volumes of data. You thrive in a remote-first environment and are comfortable collaborating with teams across different time zones. Your passion for open-source software drives you to contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact on users worldwide.

You possess a deep understanding of Grafana and its ecosystem, including tools like Prometheus and Loki. Your technical skills are complemented by your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You are proactive in identifying challenges and proposing innovative solutions that enhance the user experience. You are also open to mentoring junior engineers, sharing your knowledge, and fostering a collaborative team culture.

Desirable

Experience with cloud platforms and container orchestration tools is a plus. Familiarity with data visualization and monitoring solutions will help you excel in this role. You are eager to learn and adapt to new technologies, and you have a strong desire to contribute to the open-source community.

What you'll do

As a Staff Backend Engineer at Grafana, you will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing the Grafana Cloud platform. You will work on integrating various observability tools, ensuring that they function seamlessly together to provide users with a comprehensive monitoring solution. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing backend services that are robust, scalable, and efficient. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define the technical direction of the product.

You will be involved in the entire software development lifecycle, from initial design through deployment and monitoring. Your expertise will guide architectural decisions, and you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of code quality and performance. You will also participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to your peers and helping to elevate the overall skill level of the team.

In addition to your technical contributions, you will help shape the culture of the engineering team by promoting best practices and encouraging a collaborative environment. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that push the boundaries of observability and data visualization, making a significant impact on how users interact with their data.

What we offer

Grafana Labs offers a fully remote work environment, allowing you to work from anywhere in the United States. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional development and growth within the company. Our culture is built on transparency, autonomy, and trust, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective to the team. Join us in our mission to empower users with powerful observability tools that help them make sense of their data.