[Hiring] Staff Software Engineer - OpenTelemetry Java Instrumentation @Grafana Labs

Apr 03, 2025 - Grafana Labs is hiring a remote Staff Software Engineer - OpenTelemetry Java Instrumentation. 💸 Salary: €88,627 - €110,785. 📍Location: Spain.

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Role Description

This role involves developing improvements to the OpenTelemetry Java SDK and other strategic projects in the OpenTelemetry ecosystem.

Collaborate in open-source communities.
Contribute to the OpenTelemetry specification and components across a wide range of programming languages; primarily Java, with opportunities to contribute to Python, Go, .NET, JavaScript, PHP, Ruby, C++, Rust, and more.
Be visible as an OpenTelemetry expert.
Teach others and promote best practices around OpenTelemetry, semantic conventions, and various technologies and frameworks.
Support the technical direction and vision of the team and contribute to business conversations on the OpenTelemetry strategy at Grafana Labs.
Mentor junior team members in an open and respectful way.
Lend knowledge and skills to other departments within Grafana, such as GTM, Product, and Support teams.
Maintain good communication skills and an independent attitude in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in software development, with strong proficiency in Java (experience with Python, .NET, Golang, or JavaScript is a plus).
Experience with delivering projects from start to finish in a self-driven manner, including gathering requirements and brainstorming ideas.
Experience writing clean, maintainable, robust, and performant software.
Some experience with cloud-based software development or systems engineering.
Familiarity with Observability tooling (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry) from a developer's perspective.
Desire to contribute to or experience working in Open Source communities.

Requirements

Experience in Java instrumentation techniques (bytecode manipulation, JVM internals, Java agents).
Experience in a hands-on technical leadership role, setting technical direction and leading project teams.
Knowledge of microservices architecture and frameworks such as Spring Boot, Micronaut, Quarkus.
Experience contributing to or maintaining Open Source projects, with evidence of successful pull requests and community collaboration.

Benefits

Base compensation range for this role in Spain is €88,627 - €110,785.
Actual compensation may vary based on level, experience, and skillset as assessed in the interview process.
Benefits include equity, bonus (if applicable), and other benefits.

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