Sentry

Senior Software Engineer, Codecov

San Francisco, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, Developer Tools, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 7+ years of software development experience in designing, extending, and maintaining high-volume, mission-critical systems with a focus on performance and reliability. A minimum of 3 years in a senior role, guiding junior engineers through mentorship, task delegation, and conducting code reviews is required. Demonstrated success in architecting and delivering in a high-performing software engineering organization, valuing quality work and attention to detail is also necessary. Proficiency with Python, Django, Rust, and PostgreSQL is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will serve as a technical leader, driving the architecture and execution of backend systems that power Codecov. They will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and design to deliver performant, reliable, and scalable systems. Responsibilities include leading technically challenging projects, driving architectural vision, aligning technical strategy with business goals, and providing technical guidance and mentorship to the engineering team. The role also involves fostering the adoption of best practices, engaging with cross-functional teams, and tackling performance and reliability challenges in mission-critical systems.

Skills

backend systems
data ingestion
data processing
data storage
external notification pipelines
infrastructure
architecture
high-performing backend systems
developer experience

Sentry

Full-stack application monitoring and observability

About Sentry

Sentry offers full-stack application monitoring and observability, providing deep context, session replay, and distributed tracing to identify errors and performance bottlenecks across frontend and backend technologies, supporting JavaScript, Python, PHP, and more.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$210.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive Compensation + Equity
401(k) Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Commuter Stipend
Professional Development Stipend
Health & Wellness Benefits
Charitable Matching Program
Flexible PTO
Paid Parental Leave

Risks

Competition from AI-powered tools like Devnaut may impact Sentry's market share.
The Functional Source License might deter developers preferring permissive open-source licenses.
Expanded integrations in Google's Gemini 2.0 could increase competition in error tracking.

Differentiation

Sentry offers real-time error tracking across the entire software stack.
The Functional Source License protects Sentry's commercial interests while supporting open-source collaboration.
Sentry's integration with Google's Gemini 2.0 enhances its visibility among developers.

Upsides

Integration with AI tools like Devnaut boosts Sentry's codebase visibility and productivity.
Sentry's focus on mobile performance monitoring aligns with growing demand in mobile solutions.
Winning the 2023 Digital Innovator Award highlights Sentry's leadership in digital transformation.

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