Founding Principal Engineer

Tracer Cloud Inc; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering technology firm in London seeks a Founding Principal Engineer to work on their observability platform. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Software Engineering, a strong background in high-performance data infrastructure, and proven success in shipping products rapidly. Responsibilities include architecting data ingestion systems, collaborating with teams, and guiding engineering excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology and work alongside top talents.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering, ideally 10+ years.
• Strong background in high-performance data infrastructure and cloud computing.
• Proven track record of successfully shipping products at high velocity.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop our Rust-based client for robust data ingestion.
• Drive core architecture decisions and lead platform deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align solutions with business objectives.

Skills

Software Engineering

High-performance data infrastructure

Cloud computing

Data science

Observability

Tools

Rust

ClickHouse

AWS

Terraform

Next.js

TypeScript

Job description

• Do you get excited by tackling engineering challenges that others deem impossible?
• Are you ready to discover the new exciting world of digital biology?
• Do you like working in a team with only the absolute best of the best?

If your answers are yes, then you should keep reading.

About the Role

We’re now looking for a Founding Principal Engineer, who together with the other founders will work as a full-stack on building out our core observability platform in London. Your work is a crucial role in influencing not only the product, but also transforming high-performance computing.

You’ll love our tech stack

• Rust (because we like our code like we like supercomputers - insanely fast)
• ClickHouse (regular databases just can't keep up with our data)
• AWS + Terraform (infrastructure that builds itself)
• Next.js + TypeScript (because front-end should be sexy too)

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop our Rust-based client for robust data ingestion
• Design and implement advanced features including:
• Data ingestion connectors
• Logs management systems
• Intuitive observability interfaces
• Sophisticated error resolution tools
• Drive core architecture decisions and lead platform deployment on customer cloud environments
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives
• Educate and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of engineering excellence

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ or ideally 10+ years veteran in Software Engineering
• Strong background in high-performance data infrastructure, cloud computing, data science, or observability space
• Proven track record of shipping products at high velocity
• Experience working at an early-stage observability/cybersecurity startup and bonus points for having joined earlier.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and wear multiple hats

Our Recruitment Process

Introductory Call (15-30 mins): Call with our hiring manager to discuss your background, motivations, and learn more about Tracer

Role Fit Interview (45 mins): Meet with your manager or a similar-level team member to review your working style, skills, and fit for the role

Take-home & Competency Deep Dive (1 hour): Complete a practical exercise (e.g., case study, presentation, or technical problem-solving) to explore the role's responsibilities and expectations

On-site meetup (Half Day): On-site interviews and team lunch at our headquarters to ask any questions and experience our office and culture firsthand

Offer: Final decision and offer