Observe

Backend Software Engineer: APM

San Mateo, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have a BS in Computer Science or equivalent and solid computer science fundamentals. A minimum of 2 years of backend development experience is required, along with backend generalist experience across various backend and infrastructure stacks. Experience using observability tools is also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Backend Software Engineer will design, implement, and execute projects for product backends. They will own various product domains and ideally become a long-term owner and domain expert. Collaboration with product and frontend teams to shape product behavior and support customers with advanced use cases is essential. Additionally, they will work closely with other backend teams to enhance the computation platform and produce robust tests and monitoring.

Skills

Backend Development
Computer Science
Observability Tools
Backend
Infrastructure

Observe

Software platform for application data monitoring

About Observe

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 way to monitor application performance by ingesting data from various sources and formats. Unlike traditional monitoring tools, the Observability Cloud offers a holistic view, addressing 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.

Key Metrics

San Mateo, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$281.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

AI integration may introduce technical challenges affecting platform stability.
Reliance on Snowflake poses risks if pricing or service terms change.
New data sharing capabilities could raise data privacy and security concerns.

Differentiation

Observe consolidates logs, metrics, and traces into a unified data lake.
Data Graph technology enables faster issue diagnosis in distributed applications.
Observability Cloud ingests data from any source, offering a holistic application view.

Upsides

Integration with Snowflake enhances data analytics and market reach.
AI-powered observability tools offer advanced insights, aligning with AI integration trends.
$145M Series B funding boosts product development and expansion efforts.

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