Software Engineer, Observability

• Join the Observability team building the products that Vercel users rely on to monitor and understand their applications' health and behaviour. • Design, implement, and maintain Observability products that meet high-quality standards and integrate seamlessly with the Vercel Platform. • Work with large-scale data ingestion, storage, and processing from distributed systems. • Based in London. If within commuting distance of the London office, the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. Otherwise the role is fully remote.

• Have at least 5+ years of relevant work experience. • Have strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript/Go and experience with modern frontend development tools. • Have a solid understanding of how to efficiently work with columnar databases such as ClickHouse or Tinybird. • Have previous experience processing large quantities of data, using messaging systems or streaming services at scale. • Have experience contributing to or participating in open source projects. • Have familiarity with frontend frameworks, performance profiling, and optimisation for web applications. • Have a proactive and self-driven approach to problem-solving, with a passion for pushing the boundaries of frontend tooling. • Have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• Have experience building observability or monitoring products. • Have experience with distributed tracing, metrics pipelines, or log aggregation systems. • Have experience with data visualisation tools for application performance insights. • Have experience integrating observability features with build systems and frameworks. • Have experience engaging with open source communities beyond code contributions.

• Handle large-scale data ingestion, storage, and processing from distributed systems. • Develop cutting-edge visualisation tools to provide insights into application behaviour and performance. • Integrate observability features with popular frontend tools, frameworks, and build systems to enhance developer experience. • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, ensuring platform reliability through thorough testing. • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and infrastructure teams to solve challenges and deliver top-tier solutions. • Engage with the open source community by contributing to projects and participating in discussions. • Collect feedback from developers and users to drive continuous innovation and improvement in the observability product area.

• Receive competitive compensation package, including equity. • Get an inclusive healthcare package. • Access mentorship and events that help you build your network and skills. • Take flexible time off. • Receive gear for your role and a work-from-home budget to outfit your space.

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