Build database systems with Grafana Labs using distributed systems and Go, C++, or Rust from a remote US or Canada location. Shape an early-stage platform for enterprise data.
As a Senior Software (Database) Engineer, you will build storage for a general-purpose data platform with OLAP and OTLP capabilities. You will design systems using compute-storage separation across cloud providers. The work includes ingestion, query planning, distributed execution, and storage formats. You will also help develop a multi-tenant SaaS foundation and agent-facing retrieval interfaces.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and operate database ingestion, queries, and storage components
- Build tenant isolation, quotas, usage tracking, and audit logs
- Create APIs for agents, MCP tools, CLIs, and applications
- Instrument services with metrics, logs, traces, and alerts
- Shape architecture, service boundaries, and deployment patterns
Requirements:
- Production experience building user-facing software systems
- Experience with distributed systems, query engines, and data formats
- Mastery of Golang, C++, or Rust
- Experience delivering software actively used by customers
- Cloud-native and observability tools experience
Bring database engineering, distributed systems, and pragmatic architecture skills to Grafana Labs' evolving data platform.
Senior Database Systems Engineer in Ottawa employer: Grafana
Grafana Labs is an exceptional employer that champions a 100% remote work culture, fostering collaboration among a diverse team across 40+ countries. With a strong emphasis on innovation and transparency, employees are empowered to take ownership of their work while benefiting from defined career growth pathways and a generous annual leave policy. Joining Grafana means being part of a passionate community dedicated to meaningful work in a high-growth environment, where your contributions directly impact the company's success.
