Full-Time

Staff/Principal Software Engineer: Enterprise Platform Team

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Observe

Observe

201-500 employees

Software platform for application data monitoring

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Terraform
Requirements
  • Strong computer science fundamentals
  • BSCS degree or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years experience working on service infrastructure
  • A solid understanding of SaaS application architecture and database fundamentals
  • Experience building and deploying scalable, secure and performant APIs
  • Proficiency with distributed systems, SOAs, performance measurement and optimization
Responsibilities
  • Build robust application and control plane components that drives the rest of the Observe product: This includes our API servers, authentication, application metadata and the infrastructure that our services run on
  • Design shared infrastructure components that optimize for scalability, reliability, performance and long-term maintainability
  • Develop enterprise features such as RBAC, IAC (terraform), programmatic APIs
  • Write robust unit tests that are quick, reliable, and allow our team to continuously deploy to our kubernetes service infrastructure
  • Be a strong contributor to the product vision and team planning

Observe Inc. offers the Observability Cloud, a platform that helps businesses manage and analyze the large amounts of data generated by complex applications. This tool is designed for software developers and engineering managers, providing a comprehensive view of application performance by ingesting data from various sources and formats. Unlike traditional monitoring tools, the Observability Cloud addresses the challenges of continuous releases and frequent updates. The company operates on a subscription model, allowing users to try the platform for free, and emphasizes high-quality customer support as a key differentiator.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$281.6M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

60%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $115M Series B funding from Sutter Hill and Snowflake Ventures positions Observe for significant growth and innovation.
  • The launch of the Observe Connected App and new data sharing capabilities on the Snowflake Data Cloud expands deployment options and accelerates observability capabilities.
  • The introduction of generative AI features and the Hubble platform for real-time insights at petabyte-per-day scale showcases Observe's commitment to cutting-edge technology.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in the observability market is intense, with numerous established players vying for market share.
  • Rapid expansion and integration of new features may lead to operational challenges and potential service disruptions.

What makes Observe unique

  • Observe Inc.'s Observability Cloud can ingest data from almost any source and format, providing a more holistic view of application performance compared to traditional monitoring tools.
  • The company's deep integration with Snowflake enhances its data processing capabilities, setting it apart from competitors.
  • High-quality customer support and premium support packages offer additional value to clients, distinguishing Observe from other observability platforms.

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