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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ReactTypeScriptD3SASSSCSSJavaScript

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

The position is onsite.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key skills required for this Staff Frontend Engineer role?

The role requires 7+ years of industry experience building complex enterprise applications, day-to-day knowledge of modern web technologies like React, Javascript, Typescript, and D3, and a sophisticated understanding of interfaces and design patterns for creating reusable components.

What is the company culture like at Observe?

Observe is a rapidly growing startup with strong VC backing from Sutter Hill Ventures, featuring a founding team from Snowflake, Splunk, and Wavefront; the front-end team works collaboratively with product managers, UX designers, and backend engineers to deliver delightful UIs while learning from top talent.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates have 7+ years of experience, practical expertise in React and related technologies, ability to make trade-offs for value and speed, passion for frontend development, and a growth mindset; experience with dashboarding products or startups is preferred over academic fundamentals.

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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