Staff Software Engineer, Frontend at Observe

San Mateo, Alajuela, Costa Rica

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
SaaS, ObservabilityIndustries

Requirements

  • 7+ years industry experience building/maintaining complex enterprise applications
  • Day-to-day knowledge of modern web technologies like React, Javascript, Typescript, D3, etc
  • Sophisticated understanding of how to use interfaces and design patterns to create simple and reusable components for a complex, technical UI
  • Confidently can make the right trade-offs between functionality and delivery speed to deliver both value and wow-factor to customers
  • Passion for front-end development, and the impacts it has on overall customer experience
  • Growth mindset, willingness to use every opportunity to learn, discover and grow
  • Experience with commercial dashboarding and analytics products (e.g. Splunk, Datadog, Looker, Power BI) is preferable
  • Knowledge of the core building blocks in web browsers, like the DOM, CSS, Canvas, XHR, etc. (preferred)
  • Startup or growth-stage experience is preferable

Responsibilities

  • Develop an interactive, data-rich user interface using React, Typescript, D3, SASS/SCSS, etc
  • Own the end-to-end delivery of substantial product features
  • Work closely with product managers, UX designers, backend engineers to develop new features
  • Be a strong contributor to the product vision and team planning
  • Be a part of a rapidly growing startup with a strong VC backing

Skills

React
TypeScript
D3
SASS
SCSS
JavaScript

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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