Observability Engineer

NetBox Labs is seeking an experienced Observability Engineer to join their dynamic team, focusing on network automation and observability. This role requires 5+ years of experience and deep expertise in Golang, along with proficiency in Python, Docker, and various database technologies.

The position is part of the Observability Team, which plays a crucial role in the company's mission to simplify complex network management. The team is responsible for Network Discovery & Reconciliation, Network Observability & Monitoring, and Agents & Fleet Management, managing both closed and open source projects including Orb, Diode, and pktvisor.

As an Observability Engineer, you'll work in a remote-first environment, collaborating with product owners, the NetBox team, and platform team to create and integrate observability tooling. The role offers competitive compensation ($145K-$185K), equity, and annual bonus opportunities ($10K-$15K).

NetBox Labs is the commercial steward of open source NetBox, the world's most popular network source of truth, and is backed by notable investors including Notable Capital, Grafana Labs CEO, Flybridge, IBM, and Salesforce Ventures. The company values innovation, community-first approach, and simplicity in problem-solving.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in distributed systems, microservices, and networking concepts, along with excellent communication skills. Additional experience with OpenTelemetry, gNMI, MQTT, or NetBox plugins would be advantageous. Join a global team that emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement in building and managing complex networks.