Software Engineer: Metrics Platform at Observe

Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, ObservabilityIndustries

Requirements

3+ years of industry experience building distributed systems or databases
Strong computer science fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design
Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and optimizing database features
Customer-focused mindset with the ability to translate user needs into technical solutions
Ability to rapidly onboard to complex systems and drive meaningful improvements

Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable metrics ingestion and query systems
Optimize our Snowflake-based metrics pipeline for performance and cost efficiency
Investigate and resolve customer-reported issues in the metrics domain
Collaborate with Product and Customer Success teams to understand use cases and pain points
Prototype and evaluate new architectural approaches for metrics storage and retrieval
Contribute to technical decisions shaping our metrics platform roadmap

Skills

Snowflake

Distributed Systems

Databases

System Design

Data Structures

Algorithms

Query Optimization

Metrics Ingestion

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.

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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