Senior Software Engineer (Node), JavaScript SDK

Sentry; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefit plans

Equity grants

Paid time off

Group health insurance coverage

Job summary

Sentry is looking for a Senior Software Engineer based in San Francisco to take end-to-end ownership of coding projects. You'll leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and work directly with the Customer Operations team to resolve customer issues.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience in software engineering, strong Node.js skills, and exceptional communication abilities. The salary range is $190,000 to $280,000, depending on various factors. Join a team that values inclusivity and open-source contributions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, web developer, or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with Node.js and modern server runtimes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and ship code with autonomy.
• Utilize AI tools to enhance productivity.
• Assist Customer Operations to resolve critical bugs.

Skills

Node.js

Exceptional communication skills

OpenTelemetry

Experience with server runtimes

Education

At least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer or similar role

Job description

About Sentry

Software runs the world and the pace is faster than ever. Sentry helps developers fix errors and performance issues before users notice, so teams can spend less time firefighting and more time building.

Trusted by 100,000+ organizations, Sentry is today’s application monitoring standard and our team is building its AI-native future.

About this role

In this role you will

End-to-End Ownership: We believe in giving our engineers the autonomy to see their vision through. You'll have the freedom to plan, implement, and ship your code, from writing robust unit and integration tests to crafting crystal-clear documentation that educates both our team and our customers

The AI-Powered Developer Experience: We're committed to leveraging the latest advancements to work smarter, not harder. You'll utilize AI tools to supercharge your productivity and focus on what truly matters: solving complex problems and delivering exceptional value

Direct Impact and Connection: Say goodbye to layers of bureaucracy. You'll be on the front lines, assisting our Customer Operations team to squash critical bugs and interacting directly with our vibrant user base on GitHub and at industry conferences

You'll love this role if you

Are a craftsperson who takes immense pride in building features that are not only functional but a delight to use

Are a developer at heart, driven to create exceptional tools for your peers

Thrive in a modern, fast-paced environment where rapid iteration and shipping code are celebrated

Are excited about contributing to a globally recognized open-source project full-time

Flourish in a collaborative setting, surrounded by thoughtful engineers who inspire each other to new heights

Qualifications

At least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer, web developer, or a similar role

Hands‑on experience with Node.js and meaningful exposure to one or more modern server runtimes such as Bun, Deno, or Cloudflare Workers — with a solid understanding of how they differ in module systems, APIs, performance characteristics, and deployment models

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English

You're based in San Francisco (Bay Area) or are excited about the prospect of relocating to this thriving tech hub

Experience working with WinterCG, the Web‑interoperable Runtimes Community Group, or other runtime interoperability initiatives

Familiarity with OpenTelemetry instrumentation in server‑side or edge environments

A history of contributing to or maintaining open‑source libraries

Experience engaging with open‑source committees or working groups

If you're ready to make your mark on the developer world, work with cutting‑edge technology, and be a part of a company that's as invested in your growth as you are, we encourage you to apply.

The base salary range (or hourly wage range, if applicable) that Sentry reasonably expects to pay for this position is $190,000 to $280,000. A successful candidate’s actual base salary (or hourly wage) amount will be determined by a variety of relevant factors including, without limitation, the candidate’s work location, education, work and other relevant experience, skills, and job‑related knowledge. A successful candidate will be eligible to participate in Sentry’s employee benefit plans/programs applicable to the candidate’s position (including incentive compensation, equity grants, paid time off, and group health insurance coverage). See Sentry Benefits for more details about the Company’s benefit plans/programs.

Equal Opportunity at Sentry

Sentry is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its employees and candidates for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other legally‑protected characteristic. This commitment includes the provision of reasonable accommodations to employees and candidates for employment with physical or mental disabilities who require such accommodations in order to (a) perform the essential functions of their jobs, or (b) seek employment with Sentry. We strive to build a diverse team, with an inclusive culture where every teammate can thrive. Sentry is an open‑source company because we believe that everyone, everywhere, should have the ability and tools to make great software. Software should be accessible. That starts with making our industry accessible.