Staff Software Engineer – Identity and Access

Grafana Labs

Staff Software Engineer leading authentication systems initiatives at Grafana Labs. Collaborating with teams to enhance security and access for millions of users globally.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇪 IrelandLead💰 €117,000 - €147,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the technical direction for our authentication systems
Lead the most complex initiatives from conception through delivery
Collaborate closely with engineering leadership, product management, and cross-functional partners
Define and own the technical architecture for the Identity squad’s authentication systems
Lead the design and implementation of large-scale initiatives
Mentor and develop senior engineers
Drive cross-team technical alignment on authentication standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep, proven expertise in distributed systems engineering with Go
Demonstrated ability to define technical direction and drive architectural decisions independently
Extensive experience building and operating low-latency, high-throughput services in distributed, multi-tenant environments
Proven track record of leading and delivering complex, multi-quarter initiatives that span multiple teams or systems
Ability to mentor and develop senior engineers
Strong understanding of SLOs, SLIs, error budgets, and how to design systems that balance reliability, security, and product velocity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Expert-level understanding of modern identity standards and threat models (OAuth 2.x / 2.1, OIDC, SAML)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Bonus (if applicable)
30 days annual leave
Remote work options
Professional development opportunities
In-person onboarding

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Hard Skills & Tools

Distributed Systems EngineeringGo Programming LanguageLow-Latency Service DevelopmentHigh-Throughput Service OperationSLOs and SLIs UnderstandingSystem Design for ReliabilityOAuth 2.x / 2.1OIDCSAMLArchitectural Decision Making

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal Communication