Design distributed query engines and data workflows for Grafana’s cloud-native platform as a Senior Software Engineer focused on databases. Work remotely. You will own parts of a database supporting OLAP analytics and freshly stored data through distributed execution. The position combines query engines, data formats, and reliable service boundaries for a multi-tenant SaaS foundation. It also supports retrieval through APIs, AI agents, MCP tools, CLIs, and internal applications. Key Responsibilities:
Build distributed query execution for analytics workloads Develop APIs enabling fast data retrieval workflows Design reliable multi-tenant database service boundaries Track usage, quotas, audit logs, and background jobs Balance experimentation with long-term production reliability Requirements:
Experience building distributed query engines Experience building data warehouses or data lakes Solid programming skills in Golang, C++, or Rust Experience delivering actively used production software Practical familiarity with AI technologies and frameworks Apply distributed query engineering and practical AI experience to retrieval systems used across Grafana’s data platform.