Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Observability)

📋 Description

• Own the architecture of the telemetry pipeline, balancing reliability, query performance, and
• Design and implement log sampling strategies that reduce data volume and operational expenses while
• Lead the transition toward wide, context-rich events that improve observability and reduce noise
• Shape the integration of observability practices into AI-assisted and agentic software development
• Define the team's technical strategy and roadmap over a long-term planning horizon, connecting
• Lead major technical projects and collaborate with Product Management, Design, Analytics

🎯 Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience designing, developing, and launching large-scale backend systems
• Extensive experience building and operating highly available distributed systems.
• Strong knowledge of technologies such as AWS, MySQL, Flink, and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience building or operating high-volume telemetry systems involving metrics, logs
• Familiarity with observability technologies and infrastructure tools such as OpenTelemetry, Kafka
• Strong understanding of modern observability practices, including structured and wide events, log

🎁 Benefits

• Annual base salary ranging from CAD 181,000 to CAD 241,000, depending on location, experience, and
• Potential equity rewards through the parent company's employee equity program.
• Medical coverage with 100% of premiums subsidized for employees and their dependents.
• Dental and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Monthly stipends for technology, health, and wellness expenses.
• Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars.