Software Engineer, Observability

Vercel; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare package

Mentorship and events

Flexible time off

WFH budget

Job summary

Vercel is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Observability team. This role helps monitor and understand application health and behavior, with the position based in NYC and remote-friendly for eligible candidates.

You will design, implement, and maintain observability products, ingest and visualize data at scale, and collaborate with product, design, and infrastructure teams to ship reliable, high-quality tooling for developers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript/Go and modern frontend dev tools.
• Strong knowledge of columnar databases such as ClickHouse or Tinybird.
• Experience processing large data with messaging systems or streaming services.
• Experience with open source projects.
• Familiar with frontend frameworks, performance profiling and optimization.
• Proactive, self-driven, with strong communication in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Handle large-scale data ingestion, storage, and processing from distributed systems.
• Develop visualization tools to provide insights into application behavior and performance.
• Integrate observability features with frontend tools and build systems.
• Write clean, well-documented code and ensure platform reliability through testing.
• Collaborate with product, design, and infrastructure teams to solve challenges.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript/Go

Frontend tooling

Columnar databases

ClickHouse

Tinybird

Data streaming

Open source

Frontend performance

Communication

Job description

About Vercel:

Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company. We free people and agents to ship what’s next.

For more than a decade, Vercel has shaped how the web is built. As the team behind Next.js, v0, and AI SDK, we create products that help builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience.

Now, software is entering a new era, and the next generation of products will not just be used by people. They will be built, extended, and operated by agents.

We are building the platform for that future, trusted by companies likeOpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide. Whether you’re building our products, supporting our customers, growing our community, or shaping our story, you’ll help define what comes next.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Observability team. Vercel users rely on Observability to monitor and understand their applications’ health and behavior. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain Observability products that meet high-quality standards and integrate seamlessly with the Vercel Platform. This role is based in NYC.

If you’re based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), the role includes in‑office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location‑specific details, please connect with our recruiting team.

What You Will Do:

• Handle large-scale data ingestion, storage, and processing from distributed systems.
• Develop cutting‑edge visualization tools to provide insights into application behavior and performance.
• Integrate observability features with popular frontend tools, frameworks, and build systems to enhance developer experience.
• Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code, ensuring platform reliability through thorough testing.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and infrastructure teams to solve challenges and deliver top‑tier solutions.
• Engage with the open‑source community by contributing to projects and participating in discussions, supporting Vercel’s developer‑focused mission.
• Collect feedback from developers and users to drive continuous innovation and improvement in the observability product area.

About You:

• You have at least 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript/Go and experience with modern frontend development tools.
• Solid understanding of how to efficiently work with columnar databases, such as Clickhouse or Tinybird.
• Previous experience in processing large quantities of data, using messaging systems or streaming services at scale.
• Experience contributing to or participating in open source projects.
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks, performance profiling and optimization for web applications.
• A proactive and self‑driven approach to problem‑solving, with a passion for pushing the boundaries of frontend tooling.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package, including equity.
• Inclusive Healthcare Package.
• Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
• Flexible Time Off.
• We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.

Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.

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