Senior Engineering Manager, Grafana Backend

Role Focus:

• Manage a team of distributed backend engineers working on the open-source Grafana product and commercial offerings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define the product roadmap and ensure it aligns with the company mission.
• Foster a team environment that prioritizes quality, short feedback cycles, and pragmatic AI-assisted development.

Team & Culture:

• Operate within a remote-first, global culture built on open-source values, transparency, and high trust.
• Invest in developer productivity with modern tools and provide regular coaching and feedback to ensure team motivation and engagement.
• Actively work to gather diverse perspectives and contribute to design discussions and community initiatives.

Qualifications & Environment:

• Requires a strong software engineering background and the ability to engage in technical conversations in Go.
• Thrive in a scaling organization that offers career growth pathways, approachable leadership, and a balance of autonomy and support.
• Onboard in-person to integrate into the company culture and learn operational practices from day one.