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 workloadsDevelop APIs enabling quick data retrieval workflowsDesign reliable multi-tenant database service boundariesTrack usage, quotas, audit logs, and background jobsBalance experimentation with long-term production reliabilityRequirements:

Experience building distributed query enginesExperience building data warehouses or data lakesStrong programming skills in Golang, C++, or RustExperience delivering actively used production softwarePractical familiarity with AI technologies and frameworksApply distributed query engineering and practical AI experience to retrieval systems used across Grafana’s data platform.

📌 Senior Distributed Query Engineer (Winnipeg)
🏢 Grafana
📍 Winnipeg