Talantix.io
Grafana Labs•10.03.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Staff Developer Advocacy Engineer - Remote Opportunity

$186K–$224K/year
RemoteOpen Source Software
AI Development•TypeScript•Go•Kubernetes•Grafana•Observability•Prometheus•Loki•Tempo•Mimir

About the Role

We're hiring a Staff Developer Advocacy Engineer to join our innovative team at Grafana Labs. This fully remote position is open to candidates in Canada and offers a unique opportunity to work on the Interactive Learning Plugin, an open-source in-product learning experience that enhances user engagement without disrupting their workflow. As a Staff Developer Advocacy Engineer, you will ship real product code that directly impacts both Grafana Cloud and Grafana OSS, contributing to a project that is pivotal in educating users about our powerful visualization tools.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Build delightful interactive learning experiences inside Grafana.
  • Ship features that enhance the learner experience, ensuring they are intuitive and scalable.
  • Improve the onboarding process and completion tracking for users, making it motivating and useful.
  • Enable non-engineers to contribute and author learning content by creating user-friendly workflows.
  • Instrument learning flows to gather insights on user engagement and identify areas for improvement.
  • Utilize AI-driven development workflows to enhance productivity and speed without compromising quality.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation, taking ownership of the software you build.
  • Engage in clear communication, writing documentation and design notes to support your work.

Requirements

  • Strong experience with AI-assisted development tools like Claude Code or Cursor.
  • Solid software engineering fundamentals, capable of shipping production-grade changes.
  • Familiarity with Grafana in real-world environments, understanding observability practices.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with TypeScript and/or Go is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes and the broader observability ecosystem (Prometheus, Loki, Tempo, Mimir, OpenTelemetry).

Nice to Have

  • Meaningful contributions to open source projects.
  • Full-stack development experience.
  • Strong frontend or backend profiles are also welcome.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary range of $186,368 CAD - $223,642 CAD.
  • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) for ownership in Grafana Labs' success.
  • 100% remote work with a global culture fostering collaboration.
  • Transparent communication and regular company-wide updates.
  • 30 days of annual leave, including Grafana Shutdown Days.
  • Access to modern AI coding assistants and tools to enhance your workflow.
  • Defined opportunities for career growth and development.
  • Supportive and passionate team environment.
Language Requirements
EnglishC1
BasicIntermediateAdvancedNative
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative open-source projects while enjoying the benefits of remote work and a supportive culture.

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Who Will Succeed Here

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Proficient in TypeScript and Go, with hands-on experience in building and maintaining Kubernetes applications, showcasing a deep understanding of container orchestration and microservices architecture.

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Self-motivated and proactive in a remote work environment, demonstrating the ability to manage time effectively and maintain productivity while collaborating with distributed teams across different time zones.

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Strong background in observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and Loki, with a passion for enhancing user experiences through innovative open-source contributions and a commitment to developer advocacy.

Learning Resources

→AI Development with TensorFlowcourse
→Kubernetes Documentationguide
→Getting Started with Grafanaarticle

Career Path

Staff Developer Advocacy Engineer(Now)→Lead Developer Advocate(1-2 years)→Engineering Manager(3-5 years)

Market Overview

AI Development Market Size 2024
$126B
Annual Growth
38.0%
AI Adoption in Enterprises
80%
Investment in AI Technologies
+200%
Labour Demand for AI Roles
+22%
Avg Salary for AI Developers
$145K

Skills & Requirements

Required
AI DevelopmentTypeScriptGo
Growing in Demand
Machine LearningCloud ComputingDevOps
Declining
JavaScript (jQuery)AngularJS 1.x

Domain Trends

Increased Focus on AI Ethics
With 70% of companies prioritizing ethical AI practices, developers are expected to integrate ethical considerations into AI solutions.
Rise of Observability Tools
The observability market is projected to grow by 25% annually, with tools like Grafana and Prometheus becoming essential for AI system monitoring.
Shift Towards Serverless Architectures
By 2025, 60% of enterprises are expected to adopt serverless computing, impacting how AI applications are developed and deployed.

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