Senior Software Engineer - Grafana k6 Remote

About the Role

Grafana Labs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Grafana k6 remote to join our innovative team. As a remote-first, open-source powerhouse, we have over 20 million users globally utilizing Grafana for various monitoring needs. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on performance testing tools that are essential for developers and QA engineers.

What You'll Do

• Join a team of engineers responsible for building and maintaining k6, a performance testing tool written in Go.
• Work on features and improvements across the k6 codebase, from initial idea through implementation and delivery.
• Deliver production-quality code while maintaining existing functionality and ensuring system reliability.
• Collaborate closely with other engineers on design, implementation, and code reviews.
• Engage in asynchronous work, with decisions captured in pull requests and design notes.
• Utilize modern AI coding assistants to enhance your development workflow.
• Contribute to the k6 cloud offering, focusing on distributed tests across data centers worldwide.
• Participate in regular releases and focus on small, safe, incremental changes.

Requirements

• Strong experience building production software in Go or a similar language.
• Ability to work independently on scoped problems and deliver them to completion.
• Clear technical communication skills, especially in code reviews and design discussions.
• Good understanding of internet protocols such as HTTP, gRPC, and WebSockets.
• Experience with modern development practices, including testing and code review.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with contributing to or maintaining open-source projects.
• Prior experience using k6 in production or contributing to the k6 project.
• Experience with performance, reliability, or network testing and optimization.
• Knowledge of distributed systems or cloud-based services.
• Familiarity with tools and platforms such as Docker, AWS, and microservices architectures.

What We Offer

• 100% remote work with a global culture.
• Base compensation range of EUR 82,988 - EUR 99,586.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) for ownership in Grafana Labs' success.
• 30 days of annual leave, including Grafana Shutdown Days.
• Transparent communication and regular company-wide updates.
• Defined opportunities for career growth and development.
• Access to modern AI tools to enhance productivity.
• In-person onboarding to ensure a smooth transition into the company.