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Grafana Labs•10.03.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Senior Software Engineer - Grafana k6 (Remote)

$117K–$135K/year
RemoteSoftware Development
Go•HTTP•GRPC•WebSockets•Docker•AWS•Performance Testing•Distributed Systems

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Grafana k6 remote to join our dynamic team at Grafana Labs. This is a unique opportunity to work with a leading open-source company that empowers developers and QA engineers to build reliable and high-performance testing tools. As a Senior Software Engineer - Grafana k6 remote, you will be instrumental in enhancing our performance testing tools, which are integral to the Grafana ecosystem.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and maintain the k6 performance testing tool, ensuring it meets the needs of our users.
  • Collaborate with a team of engineers to implement features and improvements across the k6 codebase.
  • Engage with the open-source community to gather feedback and enhance the product.
  • Deliver production-quality code while maintaining existing functionalities.
  • Work on distributed testing solutions that require careful attention to performance and reliability.
  • Participate in code reviews and design discussions to ensure high standards of quality and maintainability.
  • Utilize modern AI coding tools to enhance productivity and streamline development processes.

Requirements

  • Strong programming skills in Go or another language with good concurrency support.
  • Experience working with long-lived codebases and delivering scoped problems to completion.
  • Excellent technical communication skills, particularly in code reviews.
  • Familiarity with internet protocols such as HTTP, gRPC, and WebSockets.
  • Understanding of modern development practices, including testing and iterative development.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with open-source contributions, especially to k6.
  • Familiarity with performance testing and optimization techniques.
  • Knowledge of distributed systems and cloud-based services.
  • Experience with tools like Docker, AWS, and observability platforms.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and equity through RSUs.
  • 100% remote work with a global team.
  • 30 days of annual leave, including Grafana Shutdown Days.
  • Access to modern AI tools to support your development work.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
  • A collaborative and transparent work culture that values innovation.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a leading open-source company on innovative performance testing tools. Enjoy a competitive salary and a fully remote work environment.

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Who Will Succeed Here

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Proficient in Go programming language with a strong understanding of concurrency patterns, enabling the efficient development of performance testing tools that leverage HTTP, GRPC, and WebSockets.

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A detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in a fully remote environment, capable of self-managing tasks and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams across different time zones.

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Extensive experience with Docker and AWS, demonstrating a strong capability in deploying and scaling distributed systems, as well as a mindset focused on automation and performance optimization.

Learning Resources

→Learn Go with Testsguide
→Distributed Systems - Principles and Paradigmscourse
→Grafana k6 Documentationarticle

Career Path

Senior Software Engineer - Grafana k6(Now)→Lead Software Engineer or Engineering Manager(1-2 years)→Director of Engineering or Principal Software Engineer(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$1.5B
Annual Growth
22.5%
AI Adoption
38%
Investment
+55%
Labour Demand
+30%
Avg Salary
$130K

Skills & Requirements

Required
GoHTTPGRPC
Growing in Demand
KubernetesMicroservices ArchitectureCloud-Native Development
Declining
Java EESOAP

Domain Trends

Rise of Cloud-Native Applications
The shift towards cloud-native applications is accelerating, with 70% of organizations adopting cloud-native technologies by 2025.
Increased Focus on Performance Testing
Performance testing is becoming critical, with 60% of teams prioritizing it in their development cycles to ensure application reliability.
Growing Use of Observability Tools
The adoption of observability tools, including Grafana, has increased by 45% as companies seek to improve system monitoring and troubleshooting.

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