Senior Software Engineer II – LLM Observability

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and implement backend systems and APIs using Go.

• Architect and establish maintainable, backward-compatible APIs and backend services.

• Assess costs, scalability, risks, technical challenges, alternatives, and trade-offs.

• Contribute to full-stack product features by adding React/TypeScript frontend and Go backend code.

• Define technical patterns and operational standards.

• Plan, lead, and execute intricate multi-team projects that involve external dependencies.

• Mentor colleagues and take turns in technical leadership roles.

• Collaborate with design and product teams throughout the discovery and delivery phases.

• Participate in shaping technical and quarterly product roadmaps.

• Engage in on-call rotations and address production/user issues.

• Communicate effectively, share knowledge, delegate tasks, and assist engineers in their professional growth.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in building APIs and backend services using Go or similar languages.

• Strong understanding of API design, error management, and developer experience.

• Professional experience in delivering frontend features utilizing React and TypeScript.

• Experience in contributing to full-stack software throughout all phases of the development lifecycle.

• Proven ability to plan and deliver complex projects involving multiple teams or systems.

• Capable of navigating external dependencies and uncertainties, breaking down complex tasks, delivering incrementally, and balancing technical investments with business objectives.

• Full ownership of projects from inception through deployment and ongoing maintenance.

• Proactive in addressing technical debt and debugging issues across the entire technology stack.

• Experience in mentoring engineers and leading technical design discussions.

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and adapt to changing customer or business requirements.

• Clear, considerate, and regular communication both in writing and face-to-face.

• Experience in supporting software in production environments.

• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation.

• Nice to have: proficiency with AI coding tools such as Copilot, Claude Code, or Cursor.

• Must verify identity and eligibility to work.

• Honeycomb is currently unable to sponsor or support visa transfers.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous equity through an employee-friendly stock program.

• Transparent salary structure based on experience levels.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• A distributed-first mindset and culture.

• Stipends for home office setup, co-working spaces, and internet expenses.

• Comprehensive benefits coverage for employees, with additional options for dependents.

• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of the path to parenthood.

• Annual development budget for professional growth.

• Reasonable accommodations provided during the hiring process.