TL;DR

Backend Software Engineer (Go): Building and optimizing high-load distributed observability systems for Mimir Ingest with an accent on metrics processing, scalability, and system reliability. Focus on designing resilient microservices architecture, improving performance in Kubernetes environments, and participating in follow-the-sun on-call rotations.

Location: Must be based in Spain, Germany, Ireland, the UK, or Sweden

Salary: €76,000–€95,000 (Germany-based)

Company

A remote-first, open-source powerhouse behind the industry-standard observability stack, supporting millions of users and thousands of global enterprises.

What you will do

  • Deliver new features and iterate on them based on performance data and customer feedback.
  • Build, operate, and maintain distributed systems, ensuring high availability and efficiency.
  • Participate in design discussions and contribute to open-source project roadmaps.
  • Shepherd automated release rollouts and maintain system reliability.
  • Take ownership of services through participation in follow-the-sun on-call rotations.
  • Collaborate with a globally distributed remote team to solve complex engineering challenges.

Requirements

  • Location: Must be based in Spain, Germany, Ireland, the UK, or Sweden.
  • Strong experience with at least one programming language (Go is preferred, but Python, C, C++, or Rust are acceptable).
  • Hands-on experience developing software for the Cloud or systems engineering.
  • Experience with the DevOps model and participating in on-call rotations.
  • Proven ability to write clean, robust, and maintainable software in a team environment.
  • Familiarity with observability concepts (metrics, logs, traces) and distributed systems.

Nice to have

  • Experience with Kubernetes and infrastructure as code.
  • Knowledge of queue systems like Kafka.
  • Prior experience using Grafana and Prometheus in operational roles.
  • Experience with LLMs for coding tasks and codebase navigation.

Culture & Benefits

  • 100% remote-first environment with a global collaborative culture.
  • 30 days of annual leave, including reserved shutdown days.
  • Equity compensation in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
  • Focus on transparent communication, autonomy, and low-ego collaboration.
  • Defined career growth pathways and approachable leadership.
  • Supportive team environment that values innovation and open-source contributions.