Remote Principal Software Engineer - OpenTelemetry Instrumentation (Remote, Germany)

Description:

• Grafana Cloud is a composable observability platform that integrates metrics, logs, and traces with Grafana.
• The Observability department focuses on enabling developers to understand the health and performance of their applications and infrastructure.
• The OpenTelemetry instrumentation team ensures users succeed in instrumenting their applications with OpenTelemetry.
• The role involves collaborating in open-source communities and contributing to the OpenTelemetry specification and components across various programming languages.
• The principal software engineer will support and lead the technical direction of the team and drive business conversations on the OpenTelemetry strategy at Grafana Labs.
• The position requires visibility as an OpenTelemetry expert, teaching others, and promoting best practices within Grafana Labs and the broader community.
• The company is remote-first, requiring good communication skills and an independent attitude.

Requirements:

• The principal engineer must take ownership and drive technical and business conversations at a director-level scope.
• A passion for observability and a willingness to share knowledge through documentation and blog posts is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to engage with customers are required.
• Relevant open source experience, ideally in OpenTelemetry or Prometheus, is necessary.
• The candidate should be willing to become an active member of the OpenTelemetry community.
• Curiosity and enjoyment in learning new programming languages and frameworks are important.
• A good understanding of typical production environments and experience in operating production services is preferred.
• The candidate should actively mentor other team members, identifying areas for focus and improvement.

Benefits:

• The base compensation range for this role in Germany is €103,412 - €129,265, with actual compensation varying based on level, experience, and skillset.
• Benefits include equity, a bonus (if applicable), and additional benefits as listed on the company's careers page.
• Grafana Labs promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applicants from various backgrounds to apply.