Backend Engineer • Staff

Who you are

You have a strong background in backend engineering with a focus on building and scaling observability systems — your experience includes working with cloud infrastructure and distributed systems, enabling you to understand the complexities of high-scale data processing. You thrive in collaborative environments, where you can lead architectural decisions and mentor your team members to achieve their best work.

With a proven track record of delivering large, complex projects, you are adept at translating technical designs into actionable implementations — your ability to focus on scalability and reliability ensures that the systems you build can handle real-time data processing effectively. You are not just a technical expert; you are also a leader who inspires others to innovate and push boundaries.

You understand the importance of empathy and accountability in a team setting — your collaborative spirit helps foster a culture of growth and support, where everyone feels empowered to contribute. You are ready to take on challenges and lead with purpose, driving the mission of SolarWinds to enrich the lives of those you serve.

Desirable

Experience with observability platforms or similar technologies would be a plus, as would familiarity with agile methodologies and cloud-native architectures. You are open to learning new technologies and adapting to the evolving landscape of backend engineering.

What you'll do

As a Staff Backend Engineer, you will architect and design large, complex projects within the observability platform — your role will involve driving technical design discussions and making architectural decisions that shape the future of how companies monitor their distributed systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the solutions you develop meet the needs of our customers.

You will lead the implementation of scalable and reliable systems, focusing on real-time data processing capabilities — your expertise will guide the team in overcoming technical challenges and optimizing performance. You will also mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and experience to help them grow in their careers.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation, contributing to the development of powerful and secure solutions that accelerate business transformation for our customers. Your work will have a direct impact on the success of the observability platform, enabling organizations to gain insights into their systems and improve their operations.

What we offer

At SolarWinds, we prioritize a people-first culture that values collaboration and accountability — you will be part of a team that is committed to personal and professional growth. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for continuous learning and development. Join us in our mission to create lasting growth for our employees and the communities we serve.