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Member of Technical Staff - Tracing

Chronosphere

Chronosphere is the observability platform built for control in the modern, containerized world. Chronosphere empowers customers to focus on the data and insights that matter by reducing data complexity, optimizing costs, and remediating issues faster. The observability platform reduces data volumes and associated costs by 60% on average while saving developers thousands of hours. Chronosphere’s Fluent Bit-based Telemetry Pipeline optimizes and simplifies observability and security log data. The product transforms logs at the source and routes them to any destination without lock-in.

Recognized as a leader by major analyst firms, Chronosphere is trusted by the world’s most innovative brands, including Snap, Robinhood, DoorDash, and Zillow. Learn more at Chronosphere.io. Follow at LinkedIn and X.

About the role

The tracing team is responsible for the full stack of tracing offering from ingestion of customer data to surfacing innovative features in our observability platform. We are looking for an experienced engineer who has worked on large scale distributed systems and has a proven track record of solving complex technical problems and is excited to work on a product development team.

You Will

Own complex features and partner with Design, Product and other Engineers to shape and deliver them
Design, implement, and operate high volume services in Go on top of Kubernetes/AWS/ClickHouse
Collaborate with engineers and be in a fast paced environment that unlocks accelerated learning and growth for your career
Deliver high quality software at a fast pace upholding our best in class reliability standards

What you will achieve

In the first 3 months, you will build a deep understanding of Chronosphere’s tracing product and learn about the domain, our customer’s needs, the underlying technology and how we deliver changes. You will start to contribute changes to our product in a manner that enables you to learn quickly. You will build relationships by working closely with your team.

After 3 months, you will independently own features on our roadmap from scoping all the way to delivery to production. You will partner with product, design and other engineers, as need be to deliver these projects. You will start to build relationships across teams.

You have

The ability to independently own projects from inception to delivery(i.e. plan and gather requirements, collaborate with Product, Design, Engineers)
Experience in working with large scale distributed systems
A passion for solving complex problems and ability to empathize with customers
The curiosity and motivation to learn deep complex domain areas
The habit to seek feedback to improve your work and the ability to ask for help when you need it
A flexible, collaborative working style. We’re a small team working in a rapidly evolving space, and we’re looking for people that will help build a positive, supportive environment
Fluency in a system level language such as Go, C++, Java, C#, or Rust. Knowing a specific language isn’t important; what matters is that you’ve become fluent in one by spending a lot of time on the types of projects where these languages are used

Location

United States, Canada (Remote)

The team

We are currently located in the United States (Remote)

Reporting to Ryan Golec, Engineering Manager

Our benefits

Health Insurance Coverage
Unlimited Vacation Time
Competitive Salary
Stock Options
And More

Chronosphere is an equal opportunity employer. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't line up exactly with the job description. Your skills, passion, and desire to make a difference will stand out. At Chronosphere, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge the standard. If you need additional accommodations to feel comfortable during your interview process, please email us at talent@chronosphere.io

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What You Should Know About Member of Technical Staff - Tracing, Chronosphere

As a Member of Technical Staff - Tracing at Chronosphere, you'll become an integral part of the dynamic tracing team, responsible for the entire tracing offering—from customer data ingestion to innovative feature development in our observability platform. Chronosphere is at the forefront of addressing data complexity while optimizing costs and delivering valuable insights, and we're eager for exceptional talent like you to join us in this journey. In this role, you will own complex features and collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Design and Product—to bring them to life. Your expertise in working with large-scale distributed systems will be invaluable as you design, implement, and operate high-volume services using Go on Kubernetes, AWS, and ClickHouse. You’ll thrive in our fast-paced environment that fosters accelerated learning and personal growth. From your first three months of building an in-depth understanding of the tracing product, to independently owning projects, you’ll be well-supported and encouraged to ask for help and seek feedback. If you’re passionate about solving complex problems, empathizing with customers, and contributing to a collaborative team, we’d love to see your application for the Member of Technical Staff - Tracing position at Chronosphere. We're excited to welcome you to our diverse and innovative company where your skills, passion, and desire to make an impact will truly make a difference.

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What skills are essential for the Member of Technical Staff - Tracing at Chronosphere?

For the Member of Technical Staff - Tracing position at Chronosphere, essential skills include proficiency in a systems-level programming language like Go, C++, Java, or Rust, and experience with large-scale distributed systems. Additionally, having a passion for solving complex problems, collaboration, and a customer-focused mindset are vital.