Remote Staff Backend Software Engineer - Databases - Loki Ingest

Description:

• Grafana Labs is a remote-first, open-source company with over 20 million users globally.
• The company provides observability solutions through its Grafana Cloud and Grafana Enterprise Stack.
• The Staff Backend Software Engineer will work on the Databases team, which manages telemetry databases including Mimir for metrics, Loki for logs, Tempo for traces, and Pyroscope for profiles.
• The role involves designing, building, operating, and maintaining critical systems, ensuring their reliability, performance, and availability.
• Responsibilities include influencing the roadmap, delivering new features, driving projects from ideation to operations, mentoring team members, and participating in on-call rotations.
• The position is remote, targeting applicants from Spain, Germany, the UK, or Sweden.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have solid experience with at least one programming language, preferably Go, but familiarity with Python, C, C++, or Rust is acceptable.
• Some experience in delivering projects from requirements gathering to product shipping is required.
• Candidates should have experience with developing software that runs in the Cloud or systems engineering.
• Experience in writing clean, robust, and maintainable software is essential.

Benefits:

• The base compensation range for this role in the UK is GBP 100,000 - GBP 121,000, with actual compensation varying based on experience and skillset.
• All roles include Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) to give team members ownership in the company's success.
• Grafana Labs offers a 100% remote work culture, promoting collaboration and shared purpose.
• Employees benefit from a transparent communication environment and opportunities for career growth.
• The company provides a global annual leave policy of 30 days, including 3 days reserved for Grafana Shutdown Days.
• In-person onboarding is provided to help new employees integrate into the company culture.