Senior Software Engineer, Traces & Explore Team

Developer-focused performance and error monitoring tools company helping organizations write better software faster.
$185,000 - $220,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Engineer, Traces & Explore Team

Sentry, backed by $217 million in funding and trusted by 100,000+ organizations including Disney, Microsoft, and Atlassian, is revolutionizing software monitoring. We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer for our Traces & Explore Team to advance our core tracing, debugging, and application performance experience.

The role combines full-stack development using Python, Django, React, TypeScript, and Rust to build and maintain critical features in our Explore and Trace View products. You'll be working at the heart of Sentry's technology stack, collaborating across teams to deliver powerful debugging workflows from problem identification to resolution.

As a senior engineer, you'll not only contribute technically but also play a crucial role in mentoring others and driving technical initiatives across teams. The position requires a product-minded approach, working closely with Product Management and Design to create innovative solutions.

The hybrid work environment, with in-office anchor days on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, provides a balance of collaborative work and flexibility. You'll be joining a company that values diversity, inclusion, and making software development tools accessible to everyone.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about improving developer tools, enjoy working across the full technology stack, and want to make a significant impact on how companies handle software monitoring and debugging. The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including equity participation in a rapidly growing company.

Last updated 10 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Traces & Explore Team

  • Build and maintain features for Explore, Trace View and adjacent product areas
  • Develop understanding of entire Sentry stack and contribute across codebase
  • Work closely with Product Management, Design and Engineering Leadership
  • Raise technical expertise through collaboration, mentorship, and code reviews

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Traces & Explore Team

Python
TypeScript
React
Rust
  • 8+ years professional engineering experience
  • 6+ years experience with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript and Django and React
  • Experience owning end-to-end delivery of large product features
  • Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical execution
  • Familiarity with Rust or system-level programming language (plus)
  • Experience designing, deploying and maintaining infrastructure (plus)

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, Traces & Explore Team

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Incentive compensation
  • Equity grants
  • Paid time off
  • Group health insurance coverage

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