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Staff Backend Engineer - Grafana App Platform | Canada | Remote

Grafana Labs
Location
Canada (Remote)
Posted
12 days ago
Department
R&D: Grafana
Salary
$186,368 - $223,642
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong coding skills and operational experience
  • Experience with SaaS platforms and distributed systems problems (e.g. scalability, multi-tenancy, data isolation, HA)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work across teams and align with stakeholders
  • Pragmatic approach to development and ability to handle ambiguity
  • Familiarity with Golang or willingness to learn it
What the job really is

As a Staff Backend Engineer at Grafana Labs, you will be responsible for coding new features, enhancing operational experiences, and improving systems based on production insights. You will also author and review design documents, shape the roadmap, mentor team members, and participate in on-call rotations to ensure customer experience. The role involves working with a SaaS platform and requires collaboration across teams to align with stakeholder needs.

Benefits
  • 100% remote work
  • 30 days of annual leave including Grafana Shutdown Days
  • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) for team members
  • Defined opportunities for career growth
  • In-person onboarding for new employees
  • Transparent communication and regular company updates
Things to weigh
  • Compensation range is specific to Canada and may vary based on experience
  • On-call rotations may require availability during weekends
  • Role involves significant refactoring of existing systems, which may be complex
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