Staff Backend Engineer - Grafana App Platform | Us | Remote

Grafana Labs

Remote, US
Base: $174,986 - $209,983 usd; bonus/equity: restr...
Remote
Strong coding skills in golang or willingness to learn
Experience with saas platforms at scale
Operational experience owning built software
Grafana Labs is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer for their Grafana App Platform, focusing on building scalable and multi-tenant SaaS solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in SaaS platforms, strong coding skills, and the ability to operate and enhance systems based on user insights, all while working in a fully remote environment

Job Summary

  • Grafana Labs is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to refactor its core architecture into a fully multi-tenant and scalable platform.
  • The role involves coding new features, reviewing design documents, and participating in on-call rotations to ensure customer experience.
  • Candidates will have access to modern AI coding assistants and frontier models to accelerate prototyping and iteration.

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Grafana Labs is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer for their Grafana App Platform, focusing on building scalable and multi-tenant SaaS solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in SaaS platforms, strong coding skills, and the ability to operate and enhance systems based on user insights, all while working in a fully remote environment.

Salary

Base: $174,986 - $209,983 USD; Bonus/Equity: Restricted Stock Units included; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong coding skills in Golang or willingness to learn
  • Experience with SaaS platforms at scale
  • Operational experience owning built software
  • Knowledge of distributed systems problems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Pragmatic approach prioritizing progress over perfection
  • Ability to handle ambiguity in fast-paced environments
  • Experience mentoring team members
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools
  • Collaborative mindset across global teams

Key Requirements

  • US or Canada residency required
  • Experience operating software you have built
  • Background in scaling distributed systems

Work Rights

Must be located in the US or Canada

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