Staff Software Engineer (Observability)

About this role

• At Astronomer, our R&D organization is dedicated to providing an exceptional experience in operating data orchestration based on Apache Airflow at many of the world’s largest companies
• As we continue to grow, we are looking to solve highly complex technology problems through inventive algorithms and world-class practices around scale
• We are building out a world-class Observability team to deliver data observability capabilities that provide our customers visibility, reliability, and actionable insights into their data pipelines and products across some of the world’s largest enterprises
• We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to join this effort
• In this role, you will contribute directly to the design, development, and scaling of Astronomer’s observability platform, collaborating closely with product, design, and cross-functional engineering teams
• Your work will have a direct impact on our customers and the future of the platform
• Lead the end-to-end architecture and evolution of major platform components, making foundational design decisions that will shape the long-term direction of the observability platform
• Build scalable, reliable, and performant features that provide visibility into customer data pipelines
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering teams to define and deliver high-impact initiatives
• Write high-quality, maintainable code while following best practices in testing, CI/CD, and operational excellence
• Set and champion engineering standards for code quality, testing, design, and operational excellence across the team
• Help improve and evolve the observability platform’s tooling, infrastructure, and processes
• Lead and coordinate responses to complex production incidents, guiding the team towards rapid resolution and long-term improvements
• Proactively identify technical opportunities, risks, and gaps - and drive initiatives to address them
• Mentor engineers of all levels through design reviews, pa...