Senior Software Engineer Ii - App Observability Team

honeycomb.io

Remote, United States
Base: $251,900 - $283,000 cad; bonus/equity: gener...
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Backend systems design in go
React and typescript frontend proficiency
Technical leadership on complex projects
** Honeycomb.io is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II for their App Observability Team, focusing on backend system design, API development in Go, and full-stack feature implementation. The role emphasizes collaboration, technical leadership, and a strong commitment to observability practices within a fully remote work environment. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and building core backend systems and APIs in Go while contributing to full-stack product features using React and TypeScript.
  • Candidates will provide technical leadership by defining patterns, leading multi-team projects, and mentoring teammates within a fully distributed team environment.
  • Employees receive generous equity, unlimited PTO, full benefits coverage, and up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

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** Honeycomb.io is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II for their App Observability Team, focusing on backend system design, API development in Go, and full-stack feature implementation. The role emphasizes collaboration, technical leadership, and a strong commitment to observability practices within a fully remote work environment. **

Salary

Base: $251,900 - $283,000 CAD; Bonus/Equity: Generous equity with employee-friendly stock program; Benefits: Full benefits coverage, unlimited PTO, home office stipend

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Backend systems design in Go
  • React and TypeScript frontend proficiency
  • Technical leadership on complex projects
  • Production support and on-call rotation
  • API design and error handling expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools
  • Interest in observability and production culture
  • Mentoring engineers and sharing knowledge
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Proactive problem identification and ownership

Key Requirements

  • Substantial experience building APIs and backend services
  • Professional experience delivering frontend features
  • Track record of leading complex technical projects
  • End-to-end project ownership from planning to deployment
  • Experience supporting software in production environments

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work without visa sponsorship

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