Staff Backend Engineer - Grafana App Platform

Grafana Labs · IT

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Full Time$174,986 - $209,983 USDPosted Sep 8, 2026

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IT
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Full Time
Experience level
Staff
Job salary
$174,986 - $209,983 USD

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Original employer: Grafana LabsSource ATS: Grafana LabsJob status: Active

Grafana Labs is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer to scale their observability platform, requiring US-based applicants for this fully remote role.

As a Staff Backend Engineer, you will lead the refactoring of Grafana's core architecture to improve multi-tenancy and scalability for SaaS users. You will participate in on-call rotations and collaborate across squads to ensure stable deployment of new features in a fast-paced environment.

Why You’ll Love This Role

United States remote-only
$174,986 - $209,983 USD annual salary
Staff engineering level
Focus on observability and SaaS architecture
Equity included as RSUs

What You’ll Bring

Strong coding skills and operational experience
Hands-on experience with SaaS platforms at scale
Expertise in distributed systems problems like scalability and multi-tenancy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage stakeholder expectations
Experience with or willingness to learn Golang

What You’ll Get

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
30 Days of annual leave
Grafana Shutdown Days
Company-funded AI coding assistant budget

About the Company

Grafana Labs provides a fully managed, open-source-based observability platform used by over 10,000 organizations worldwide. The company operates as a global, remote-first organization with a focus on collaborative culture and transparent communication.

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