Senior Software Engineer - Grafana k6 (Remote)

About the Role

We're hiring a Senior Software Engineer - Grafana k6 to join our innovative team at Grafana Labs. This remote opportunity allows you to work from anywhere in Germany, contributing to a widely-used open-source performance testing tool. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the Grafana k6 project, which is utilized by developers and QA engineers globally to ensure system reliability and performance.

What You’ll Do

• Join a team of engineers dedicated to building and maintaining the k6 performance testing tool, primarily written in Go.
• Work on features and improvements across the k6 codebase, from initial idea through implementation and delivery.
• Engage in problem-solving that requires understanding context, evaluating trade-offs, and selecting appropriate technical approaches.
• Deliver production-quality code while collaborating closely with other engineers on design, implementation, and code reviews.
• Contribute to the k6 cloud offering, ensuring distributed tests run efficiently across data centers worldwide.
• Participate in asynchronous work, focusing on clarity, pragmatism, and sound engineering judgment.
• Utilize modern AI coding assistants to enhance productivity and streamline development processes.
• Maintain existing functionality and ensure the system remains reliable and maintainable over time.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills with significant experience in building production software in Go or another concurrency-friendly language.
• Experience working on larger or long-lived codebases.
• Ability to work independently on scoped problems and deliver them to completion.
• Clear technical communication skills, especially in code reviews and design discussions.
• Good understanding of internet protocols such as HTTP, gRPC, and WebSockets.
• Familiarity with modern development practices, including testing, code review, and iterative development.

Nice to Have

• Experience contributing to or maintaining open-source projects.
• Prior use of k6 in production or contributions to the k6 project or ecosystem.
• Knowledge of performance, reliability, or network testing and optimization.
• Experience with distributed systems or cloud-based services.
• Familiarity with tools and platforms such as Docker, AWS, and observability tools like Grafana.

What We Offer

• 100% remote work with a global culture that promotes collaboration and shared purpose.
• Competitive compensation with a base salary range of EUR 97,034 - EUR 116,441, plus RSUs.
• 30 days of annual leave, including Grafana Shutdown Days for team disconnect.
• Access to modern AI tools and coding assistants to enhance your workflow.
• Clear pathways for career growth and development within the organization.
• Transparent communication and regular company-wide updates.
• Supportive and passionate team culture that values innovation and autonomy.
• In-person onboarding to help you integrate smoothly into the team.