Remote Senior Software Engineer, Grafana Plugin Platform (Remote, EMEA)

Description:

• This is a remote position, specifically for candidates in EMEA time zones.
• The role involves contributing to the growth and development of the Grafana plugin ecosystem.
• The Plugins Platform Team focuses on making Grafana plugins easy to build and maintain, emphasizing tooling, platform, and documentation.
• Daily tasks may include adding new functionality to the Go SDK, collaborating with developers for platform improvements, and working with tech writers on documentation for the developer portal.
• The company values diverse perspectives and encourages individuals from various backgrounds to apply.
• Candidates should be comfortable in a remote-first environment and understand the importance of communication.
• The role requires a passion for learning, growth, and supporting others.
• Candidates should have solid experience as a Senior Software Engineer, particularly with Go, but other backgrounds will be considered.
• Teamwork is essential, with an emphasis on collaboration, kindness, and respect.
• The position involves working on complex solutions and caring about developer and user experience.
• Participation in on-call rotations and driving operational improvements is expected.
• Community interaction is a core part of the role, requiring clear communication of design decisions in English.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have solid experience as a Senior Software Engineer, with a strong background in Go.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work well in a team are essential.
• Candidates should be comfortable working independently while knowing when to seek help.
• A deep care for developer and user experience is required.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and drive operational improvements is necessary.
• Strong communication skills in written and spoken English are required for community interaction.
• Nice to have: Experience writing Grafana plugins or working in other plugin development ecosystems, experience with Apache Arrow or similar libraries, experience with data integration systems, experience operating and scaling API services in cloud environments, and familiarity with the TypeScript/React ecosystem.

Benefits:

• The base compensation range for this role in Germany is EUR 103,000 - EUR 124,000, with actual compensation varying based on experience and skillset.
• Benefits include equity, potential bonuses, and additional perks as listed on the company's careers page.
• Grafana Labs promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applications from individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, age, or other characteristics.
• The company is committed to building a strong organization based on equality and diversity.