Overview

If you have ever wanted to build the underlying architecture that powers observability for millions of users worldwide, this is your moment. Grafana Labs is looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to join our Grafana App Platform team. We operate as a completely remote company with more than 1,600 team members spread across 40 countries. You will be helping us scale a platform trusted by industry giants like Bloomberg, NVIDIA, and Microsoft. This is a fully remote role based out of Ireland or anywhere else you happen to call home, giving you the freedom to do your best work from your favorite workspace.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems that power the Grafana App Platform.
Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver robust features.
Drive technical decisions and architecture standards for our growing backend ecosystem.
Mentor fellow engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning and high technical excellence.
Troubleshoot complex production issues and ensure high availability across all services.

Requirements

Extensive professional experience in backend software engineering using modern programming languages.
Deep understanding of distributed systems, cloud native architectures, and microservices.
Proven track record of scaling high traffic applications in production environments.
Strong communication skills and a passion for working in a distributed, asynchronous team.
Experience with open source software ecosystems or observability tools is a strong plus.