Senior Software Engineer – App Observability

Honeycomb.io

Senior Software Engineer delivering backend systems and APIs for observability capabilities at Honeycomb. Collaborating across teams while building robust product features for customer value.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining backend systems and APIs, with proficiency in frontend technologies such as React and TypeScript. Exhibits strong technical leadership and collaboration skills, fostering a culture of clear communication and continuous improvement.

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Backend System DesignReact ProficiencyTypeScript ProficiencyTechnical LeadershipAI-Assisted Development

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Hard Skills

Backend System DesignAPI DevelopmentFull-Stack DevelopmentReactTypeScript

Soft Skills

CollaborationClear CommunicationOwnershipFlexibilityMentorship

Industry Keywords

Production CultureObservabilityTechnical Project Leadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and deliver backend systems and APIs.
Build and maintain full-stack product features.
Provide technical leadership.
Collaborate across disciplines.
Support and own your software in production.
Communicate clearly and multiply your impact.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep experience designing, building, and maintaining backend systems.
Frontend proficiency with React and TypeScript.
Experience leading complex technical projects.
Ownership and autonomy.
A track record of making others better.
A collaborative and flexible mindset.
Clear, open communication.
An interest in observability and production culture.
Nice to have: experience with AI-assisted development.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A stake in our success - generous equity with employee-friendly stock program
It’s not about how strong of a negotiator you are - our pay is based on transparent levels relative to experience
Time to recharge with unlimited PTO
A distributed-first mindset and culture (really!)
Home office, co-working, and internet stipend
Full benefits coverage for employees, with additional coverage available for dependents
Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of path to parenthood
Annual development allowance
And much more...