The position is for a Senior Backend Engineer focused on Databases: Pyroscope, and it is a remote role available to candidates in the US.
The company, Grafana, is the creator of Pyroscope, an open-source continuous profiling database that provides efficient storage and querying capabilities for resource utilization insights within applications.
The backend development team collaborates with clients and Grafana Cloud teams to deliver profiling solutions for both on-premises and cloud environments.
Responsibilities include collaborating with the team to deliver new features, leading projects from concept to implementation, designing and maintaining essential systems, participating in on-call rotations, mentoring team members, and expanding knowledge of cloud products and the codebase.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential due to the remote-first approach of the engineering team.
Requirements:
Candidates must have solid experience with at least one programming language, preferably Go, but familiarity with Python, C, C++, Rust, or similar languages is acceptable.
Experience in delivering projects from gathering requirements to shipping products in a self-driven manner is required.
Candidates should have experience developing software that runs in the Cloud or have systems engineering experience.
Experience in writing clean, robust, and maintainable software is necessary.
Candidates should have experience with on-call responsibilities and operations/SRE tasks or familiarity with infrastructure as code concepts.
Benefits:
The base compensation range for this role in the US is $148,505 - $178,206, with actual compensation varying based on level, experience, and skillset.
Benefits include equity, potential bonuses, and additional perks as outlined on the company's careers page.
Grafana Labs promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply, regardless of their alignment with every qualification in the job description.
