Senior Backend Engineer - Databases Tempo | US | Remote

Description: Grafana Labs is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for Tempo, a distributed tracing backend for Grafana Cloud. The role involves enhancing Tempo's capabilities, achieving operational excellence, and evolving it into a platform for Grafana's observability products. Requirements: Proven experience in delivering complex, multi-month technical projects. Significant hands-on experience with distributed data systems, including ingestion, storage, and query execution. Proficiency in Go or similar systems languages (Rust, C, C++). Strong operational mindset with experience in production services and SLO management. Excellent collaboration and communication skills in a remote environment. Benefits: 100% remote work with a global culture. Competitive salary range of USD $154,445 - $185,334 plus Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). 30 days of annual leave, including Grafana Shutdown Days. Opportunities for career growth and development in a scaling organization.