Senior Backend Engineer - HyperDX

USD 130,000-208,000 per year
SENIOR
✅ Remote

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences

Docker @ 3 Go @ 4 Kafka @ 4 Kubernetes @ 3 TypeScript @ 7 Distributed Systems @ 4 PostgreSQL @ 4 Node.js @ 7 API @ 4 OpenTelemetry @ 3 Observability @ 4 Data Modeling @ 4 ClickHouse @ 4 Data Pipelines @ 4

Details

Join ClickHouse to help build HyperDX, an open-source observability platform that unifies logs, metrics, traces, and session replays to help engineers debug and scale production applications. You'll work on petabyte-scale, high-performance backend services with a focus on delivering an excellent developer experience.

Responsibilities

  • Own and build key backend services and infrastructure that power the observability platform.
  • Ensure reliable, high-throughput data pipelines and APIs used by developers.
  • Design and implement scalable backend systems capable of ingesting, processing, and querying petabytes of observability data.
  • Engage with the open-source community and customers to incorporate feedback into backend architecture and API design.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on backend development.
  • Strong TypeScript and Node.js skills (experience with Express, Fastify, or similar frameworks).
  • Solid understanding of API design, distributed systems, and data modeling.
  • Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience creating developer tooling and designing for developers.
  • A creative problem-solver who moves fast, ships features, and embraces new technologies.
  • Passion for open source and community engagement.

Bonus Points

  • Experience with Go (you may occasionally contribute to Go-based services).
  • Experience with ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, or other analytical/OLTP databases.
  • Familiarity with OpenTelemetry, logging pipelines, or metrics infrastructure.
  • Experience with SDKs or client library design.
  • Exposure to message queues, streaming systems (Kafka, NATS), or event-driven architectures.

Compensation

  • Typical starting salary (United States): $130,000 - $208,000 USD
  • Typical starting salary (United States Premium Markets, e.g., San Francisco Bay Area and New York City Metro Area): $141,000 - $230,000 USD

Placement within the range depends on factors such as experience, location, and qualifications. For compensation questions: [email protected].

Perks

  • Flexible work environment; ClickHouse is globally distributed and remote-friendly.
  • Employer contributions towards healthcare.
  • Stock options (equity) for new team members.
  • Flexible time off in the US and generous entitlement in other countries.
  • $500 home office setup for remote employees.
  • Company-wide global gatherings and offsites.

Culture & Equal Opportunity

  • As part of the first 500 employees, you'll help shape company culture.
  • ClickHouse is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination. See the applicant privacy notice for more information.