Staff Software Engineer - RUM Platform

Requirements:

• Experienced in building scalable, distributed backend systems using technologies such as Kafka, Redis, and Java.
• Comfortable managing complex data pipelines and translating diverse data sources into actionable insights.
• Skilled at navigating ambiguity and driving clarity across multiple teams and product surfaces.
• Familiar with open standards in observability, such as OpenTelemetry.
• Proactive and hands-on, ready to dive into unclear problem spaces and turn them into reliable systems.
• Based in Paris or Madrid preferred; other EMEA locations with strong alignment may be considered.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design and evolve platform infrastructure supporting frontend observability products.
• Build and scale data pipelines and reducers using technologies like Kafka and Redis.
• Partner with SDK, FE, and OpenTelemetry contributors.
• Guide cross-functional collaboration and identify shared patterns.
• Solve high-impact technical problems by applying deep systems knowledge.
• Act as a technical leader and mentor within the RUM organization and broader engineering community.

Perks and Benefits:

• New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
• Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing.
• Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking.
• An inclusive company culture with the ability to join Community Guilds.
• Competitive global benefits and giving programs.