Remote Principal Backend Engineer - Grafana Alloy OpenTelemetry Collector (Remote, US EST)

Description:

• The Principal Backend Engineer will be responsible for supporting and leading the technical direction of the Alloy project, driving business conversations on data ingestion strategy at Grafana Labs.
• They will actively participate in the OpenTelemetry collector SIG and maintain the Prometheus exporters included in Alloy.
• The role involves being visible within the Prometheus and OpenTelemetry ecosystem, sharing knowledge, promoting best practices, and engaging with community events like KubeCon.
• The engineer will collaborate with GTM to engage with prospects and customers, drive cross-department programs, and participate in on-call rotations for operational improvements.
• Communication skills, passion for observability, customer engagement, open-source experience, and mentorship are key aspects of the role.

Requirements:

• Ability to take ownership and drive technical and business conversations on a director-level scope.
• Passion for observability, willingness to engage with customers, and excellent communication skills.
• Relevant open-source experience, ideally in OpenTelemetry or Prometheus.
• Active participation in the OpenTelemetry community and understanding of production environments.
• Experience in operating production infrastructure, organizing on-call, and mentoring team members.

Benefits:

• Base compensation range in the United States: USD 196,627 - USD 235,000, with actual compensation varying based on level, experience, and skillset.
• Benefits include equity, bonus (if applicable), and other benefits as listed on the Grafana careers page.
• Opportunity to work remotely in a global, diverse, and remote-first company.
• Chance to contribute to Open Source communities and engage with customers to provide seamless experiences.
• Access to guidance, regular video calls, and a supportive environment for independent work and communication.