Lead Software Engineer - Observability Infrastructure Monitoring

AECOM; Oregon (IL); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company revolutionizing machine data. As a Lead Software Engineer for Observability, you will spearhead the development of state-of-the-art tools that empower engineers in detecting and resolving infrastructure issues. With a strong focus on microservices architecture and distributed systems, your role includes mentoring others and driving innovative solutions for our customers.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Competitive benefits package

Equity or long-term cash awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience architecting and delivering complex backend systems.
• Strong hands-on experience in observability and monitoring.
• Ability to drive architectural decisions and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of user-facing web applications for observability.
• Organize processes for team like backlog refinements and sprint planning.
• Promote innovative ideas and influence product direction.

Skills

Golang

Python

Java

OpenTelemetry

Prometheus

Grafana

Microservices Architecture

Cloud Native Applications

AI Technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Relational Databases

NoSQL Databases

Job description

**Lead Software Engineer - Observability Infrastructure Monitoring**

Join us as we pursue our exciting new vision to make machine data accessible, usable, and valuable to everyone. We are a company filled with people passionate about our product and seeking to deliver the best experience for our customers. At Splunk, we’re committed to our work, customers, having fun and most importantly to each other’s success. Learn more about Splunk careers and how you can become a part of our journey!

As applications and systems become more sophisticated and user experience is at high stake, observability - the ability to monitor and understand the systems and how they impact users, becomes one of the biggest challenges for engineering teams. We are building world-class tools to help engineers deliver better, faster, and more reliable applications.

**About the Role**

Splunk is looking for hardworking and creative full stack Software Engineers to join our Splunk Observability team who will work on systems that empower our customers to quickly detect and resolve their infrastructure and application issues.

You will be a key contributor and lead for the user facing web application for Splunk Observability Infrastructure Monitoring. Splunk’s Observability Suite is a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant and Infrastructure Monitoring is one of the most used and popular products in this suite.

**Responsibilities**

+ Operates as a lead engineer, independently executes tasks as determined and owns the outcomes.

+ Own and organize processes for the team such as sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog refinements, program increment (PI) planning, and more.

+ Understand the business direction and is able to promote innovative ideas and acquire alignment with multi-functional teams; can influence PM on features, product direction and priority.

+ Collaboratively lead design discussions under technical purview, ensuring both functional & non-functional requirements (like scale, security, operability, usability, etc) are considered

+ Lead the development new product features, clarify and improve designs, help put together a plan for how to make it happen; participate in code review

+ Build relationships with cross-area teams to effectively understand dependencies, gain alignments and set up collaborations

+ Grow senior engineers through design & code review, tech seminars, mentoring, pair-programming, etc.

+ Take actions to improve the team’s engineering and operational practices

**Requirements**

+ Proven track record of architecting, designing, and delivering complex, large-scale backend systems.

+ Expertise in **Golang** for backend development; experience with **Python** or Java is a plus.

+ Strong hands-on experience with OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana for observability and monitoring in distributed environments.

+ Deep understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.

+ Experience developing cloud native applications in Kubernetes, or Openshift, Server clusters in distributed environments in AWS, GCP clouds or on-prem clusters.

+ Rich experience with 1 or more relational databases & NoSQL databases

+ Knowledge and experience leveraging AI technologies is a BIG plus and desirable.

+ Knowledge and experience using observability tools would be an advantage.

+ Ability to drive architectural decisions, set technical direction, and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

+ Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related majors; approximately 8-10 years of relevant and proven experience

We value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Splunk, a Cisco company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Note:

**Base Pay Range**

SF Bay Area, Seattle Metro, and New York City Metro Area

Base Pay Range: $174,800.00 - 240,350.00 per year

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Washington (excludes Seattle Metro), Washington DC Metro, and Massachusetts

Base Pay Range: $157,320.00 - 216,315.00 per year

All other cities and states excluding California, Washington, Massachusetts, New York City Metro Area and Washington DC Metro Area.

Base Pay Range: $139,840.00 - 192,280.00 per year

Splunk provides flexibility and choice in the working arrangement for most roles, including remote and/or in-office roles. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location as set out above, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. **In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for incentive compensation and may be eligible for equity or long-term cash awards.**

Benefits are an important part of Splunk's Total Rewards package. This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off and much more! Learn more about our next-level benefits at https://splunkbenefits.com .