Software Engineer - Infrastructure Observability Monitoring (Remote USA)

Splunk; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 131,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Software Engineer in Infrastructure Observability Monitoring. This role allows you to contribute to a leading observability platform, enhancing the ability of enterprises to detect and resolve infrastructure issues. You will collaborate with a talented team, engaging in hands-on development and architecture discussions while working with cutting-edge technologies like Golang, Docker, and Kubernetes. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment that values innovation and teamwork. If you're passionate about technology and eager to grow, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flexible working arrangements

Incentive compensation

Equity or long-term cash awards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with a focus on Golang.
• Hands-on experience with OpenTelemetry for observability and tracing.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and AI/ML infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product teams to design and implement features.
• Participate in architecture reviews and discussions.
• Develop testable software and automate test cases.

Skills

Golang

Python

Java

OpenTelemetry

AI frameworks

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

CI/CD

Git

NoSQL databases

Education

BS in Computer Science

Masters in Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenTelemetry

Git

Job description

Software Engineer - Infrastructure Observability Monitoring (Remote USA)

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Software Engineer - Observability Infrastructure Monitoring

Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world. Leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure and reliable. Our customers love our technology, but it's our caring employees that make Splunk stand out as an amazing career destination. No matter where in the world or what level of the organization, we approach our work with kindness. So bring your work experience, problem-solving skills and talent, of course, but also bring your joy, your passion and all the things that make you, you. Come help organizations be their best, while you reach new heights with a team that has your back.

About The Role

Splunk is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Software Engineer 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 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.

What you’ll get to do

• Collaborate with product owners and designers to iterate on the design and implementation of our products.
• Break down product requirements and/or complex technical tasks into sprint size units and estimate the work.
• Participate in end-to-end architecture reviews and discussions with the broader team, playing an influential role in overall product design
• Design testable software, compose test plans and automate test cases while making necessary improvements to test frameworks.
• Hands on development of product features keeping subsystem reusability, modularity, and high scale as part of design
• Participate in on-call rotations, post-incident reviews, and other operational duties as needed to ensure stable service delivery
  
  

Must-have Qualifications

• Professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on Golang. Experience with Python or Java is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with OpenTelemetry (Otel) for observability, tracing, and monitoring in distributed systems.
• Familiarity of AI frameworks, including LangChain, OpenAI APIs and Vector Databases .
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) in cloud-based environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and AI/ML infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and DevOps best practices.
• Knowledge of NoSQL and vector databases for efficient AI data retrieval is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• BS CS or EE degree, or equivalent training or work experience.
• 5+ years related experience (or Masters and 4+ years related experience, or PhD without experience).
  
  

Splunk is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.

Note

Base Pay Range

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

Base Pay Range $146,400.00 - 201,300.00 per year

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

Base Pay Range $131,760.00 - 181,170.00 per year

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

Base Pay Range $117,120.00 - 161,040.00 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Technology, Information and Internet

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