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Grafana LabsSenior Backend Software Engineer - Loki | US | Remote
Grafana Labs is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join its Databases team focused on Loki. The company offers a managed observability platform utilized by…
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Grafana Labs is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join its Databases team focused on Loki. The company offers a managed observability platform utilized by over ten thousand organizations, integrating metrics, logs, traces, and profiles. Operating as a distributed multi-tenant system built in Go on Kubernetes across major cloud providers, the platform allows users to leverage open-source observability tools without managing their own infrastructure. This position is remote and…
Job Description
Grafana Labs is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join its Databases team focused on Loki. The company offers a managed observability platform utilized by over ten thousand organizations, integrating metrics, logs, traces, and profiles. Operating as a distributed multi-tenant system built in Go on Kubernetes across major cloud providers, the platform allows users to leverage open-source observability tools without managing their own infrastructure.
This position is remote and open to candidates based in the United States. Engineers on the team design, build, and operate critical systems, influence product roadmaps, participate in follow-the-sun on-call rotations, and drive projects from initial ideas to production operations. The role requires an independent, customer-focused self-starter with strong communication skills who thrives in a collaborative, remote setup and values open-source culture.
Responsibilities
- Influence product roadmaps and shape individual career objectives
- Deliver new features collaboratively and iterate based on results
- Drive projects from initial concepts through to operational deployment
- Design, build, operate, and maintain critical systems with a focus on reliability, performance, and availability
- Participate in follow-the-sun on-call rotations to manage running services
- Contribute to open-source projects outside the immediate team scope
- Review pull requests and design documents submitted by peers
Requirements
- Solid experience with at least one programming language such as Go, Python, C, C++, or Rust
- Experience delivering projects independently from requirements gathering to product shipping
- Experience developing software that runs in the cloud or background in systems engineering
- Experience participating in on-call duties following the DevOps model
- Ability to write clean, robust, and performant maintainable software
- Familiarity with observability systems and debugging with metrics, logs, and traces
- Based in the United States
Qualifications
- Experience working with Kubernetes
- Experience working with queue systems utilizing protocols such as Kafka
- Prior usage of Grafana and Prometheus in operational roles or hobby projects
- Exposure to microservices architecture and distributed systems
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code concepts
Core Skills
Benefits
- Base compensation range of USD 167,143 to USD 200,572 per year
- Restricted Stock Units providing ownership in company success
- Global annual leave policy offering 30 days of leave per annum, including 3 designated company shutdown days
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this job remote?
Yes, this is a remote position open to candidates based in the United States.
What is the salary range for this role?
The base compensation ranges from USD 167,143 to USD 200,572 per year, with actual pay varying based on level, experience, and skillset.
What programming languages are required?
Candidates must have solid experience with at least one programming language, with Go being used internally while familiarity with Python, C, C++, Rust or similar translates well.
Are there additional financial perks beyond base salary?
Yes, all roles include Restricted Stock Units to provide team members with ownership in the success of Grafana Labs.
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