TL;DR

Lead Software Engineer (Observability): Lead design and development of scalable, reliable features for an observability platform with an accent on Kubernetes agents, distributed systems, and microservices architecture. Focus on leading engineering teams, optimizing platform performance, and integrating cutting-edge cloud and network monitoring technologies.

Location: Hybrid in Hyderabad, India

Company

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What you will do

Drive design, development, and enhancement of core observability platform features using modern technologies.
Lead and mentor a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable code.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust and efficient systems.
Research and apply emerging technologies to improve platform capabilities.
Translate business requirements into technical solutions and advocate best practices.
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks to maintain platform stability and availability.

Requirements

Location: Hybrid role based in Hyderabad, India
Bachelor’s degree in software development, engineering, or related field.
8+ years software engineering experience with Java and/or Go.
4+ years leading a team of at least 5 engineers.
Strong knowledge of scalable distributed systems and microservices architecture.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), serverless, Docker, Kubernetes.
Familiarity with network device monitoring and protocols (SNMP, NetFlow) is a plus.

Nice to have

Open source contributions.
Experience with GraphQL schema design.
Background in observability SaaS products.
Experience managing network devices like routers, switches, firewalls.

Culture & Benefits

Flexible workforce model supporting office-based, remote, or hybrid work.
Inclusive and diverse work environment valuing authentic perspectives.
Focus on continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth.

Hiring process

Identity and employment eligibility verification.
Criminal background check required.
Compliance with export control assessments for certain roles.