InfluxData is the creator of InfluxDB, the leading time series platform used to collect, store, and analyze all time series data at any scale. Developers can query and analyze their time-stamped data in real-time to discover, interpret, and share new insights to gain a competitive edge. InfluxData is a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce. For more information, visit
www.influxdata.com.We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Telegraf engineering team responsible for developing and maintaining our open-source data collection agent installed on millions of machines worldwide. Your role will be to develop new plugins and functionalities in Golang, interact with our open-source community and maintain the current code-base including code-reviews. This role is remote, Canada, USA, UK, and Western European time zone residents preferred.The application window will be open until at least January 31, 2025.
This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
What you’ll be doing
Work with the Open Source community to improve Telegraf
Design and implement new features of Telegraf as a team
Effectively troubleshoot issues and address bugs
Communicate in writing and develop publicly with the Telegraf community
What you bring to the table
5+ years of professional engineering experience building and shipping production software
Self motivation and a drive to get things “done”, working independently but closely integrated with the rest of the team
Demonstrated proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g. Golang, Rust, C/C++ or Python)
Working knowledge of Git (and GitHub) and related workflows
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
What might be a plus
Experience in programming with Golang
Experience in contributing to or maintaining open-source projects
Knowledge of industry-standard communication protocols
Experience in monitoring networks and devices
Interview Information:
Our interview process begins remotely. Interviews are typically conducted via Zoom. To ensure every candidate can participate, please let us know if you are unable to access Zoom. Some roles may require an in-person meeting with a team member as part of the final stage.
We offer fantastic benefits for full time employees; in the US these include:
Medical/dental/vision insurance with 100% coverage for employees and dependents
Company contribution to your FSA
Flexible Time Off - take the time you need
Life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
401(k)
Wellness programs
Annual professional development budget
Financial planning and legal advice
Our Core Values
Our employees are the heart of the company and only by having a core set of beliefs and values will we be successful. We hire and live by these core values:
We value each other
We get stuff done
We believe humility drives learning
We embrace failure
We are committed to open source
Visit our careers page to learn more about working at InfluxData.InfluxData is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by applicable law. To view our Know Your Rights Poster click HERETo view our CCPA policies click HEREIf you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this website to apply for a vacancy as a result of your disability.
You can request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to the recruiting team by emailing apply@influxdata.com. InfluxData does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters and recruitment agencies through our website, job board or directly to employees. InfluxData will not pay fees to any third-party agency, headhunter or company that does not have a signed agreement for this position in place.Beware of job scams and fraudulent offers! Our recruiters use @influxdata.com email addresses exclusively.
We do not conduct interviews via text or instant message and we do not ask candidates to download software other than Zoom, to purchase equipment through us, or to provide sensitive personally identifiable information such as bank accounts or social security numbers. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be from InfluxData from a different domain about a job offer, please report it as potential job fraud to law enforcement and to jobs@influxdata.com.Compensation Range: $145K - $195K
