Remote Principal Backend Engineer, Grafana (Remote, UK)

Description:

• The Principal Backend Engineer will be responsible for driving architectural changes in Grafana to transform it into a proper app platform where open and proprietary apps can directly access dashboards, alerts, incidents, and telemetry.
• The role involves influencing the roadmap, delivering new features, and iterating to improve them based on results.
• The engineer will design, build, operate, and maintain critical systems, ensuring reliability, performance, and availability.
• Embracing an open-source culture, contributing to projects beyond the team's scope, and mentoring other team members are key responsibilities.
• The position requires active participation in on-call rotations, collaborating with the team, and continuously learning new skills related to the cloud product and distributed systems.

Requirements:

• Solid experience with at least one programming language, preferably Go, but familiarity with Python, C, C++, Rust, or similar is acceptable.
• Proven track record of delivering projects from requirements gathering to product shipping in a self-driven manner.
• Experience in developing software for the Cloud or systems engineering.
• Proficiency in writing clean, robust, and performant software that is easily maintainable by others.

Benefits:

• The base compensation range for the role in the UK is £109,061 - £136,327, with actual compensation varying based on level, experience, and skillset.
• Benefits include equity, bonus (if applicable), and other benefits as listed on the careers page.
• Grafana Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• The company values a diverse mix of talented individuals and encourages applications from candidates with varying backgrounds and experiences.