[Remote] Senior Software Engineer II - App Observability Team

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Honeycomb is a service defining observability and raising expectations of developer tools. The Senior Software Engineer II will focus on delivering core observability capabilities, including backend systems, APIs, and product features while providing technical leadership and collaborating across disciplines.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and deliver backend systems and APIsBuild and maintain full-stack product featuresProvide technical leadershipCollaborate across disciplinesSupport and own your software in productionCommunicate clearly and multiply your impactSkillsDeep experience designing, building, and maintaining backend systemsFrontend proficiency with React and TypeScriptExperience leading complex technical projectsOwnership and autonomyA track record of making others betterA collaborative and flexible mindsetClear, open communicationAn interest in observability and production cultureExperience with AI-assisted developmentProficient with AI coding tools (Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, etc.) or excited to incorporate them into workflowBenefitsA stake in our success - generous equity with employee-friendly stock programIt’s not about how strong of a negotiator you are - our pay is based on transparent levels relative to experienceTime to recharge with unlimited PTOA distributed-first mindset and culture (really!)Home office, co-working, and internet stipendFull benefits coverage for employees, with additional coverage available for dependentsUp to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of path to parenthoodAnnual development allowanceCompany OverviewHoneycomb is the observability platform built for the new shape of software. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.honeycomb.io.