Software Engineer, Issue Processing

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Bad software is everywhere, and Sentry is on a mission to help developers write better software faster so we can get back to enjoying technology.

With more than $217 million in funding and 100,000+ organizations relying on its performance and error monitoring tools, Sentry helps companies like Disney, Microsoft, and Atlassian spend less time fixing bugs and more time building products.

Sentry embraces a hybrid work model with Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays as in-office anchor days to encourage meaningful collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain features/integrations with other SaaS services using Django (Python) in an open-source codebase.
• Work on high-impact projects touching the entire stack: event ingestion pipeline, search and storage systems, and backend and frontend codebases (mostly open-source).
• Collaborate closely with product management and the team to define, implement, and ship new features.
• Build tests and set up monitoring to maintain high engineering standards.
• Collaborate with technical writing staff to create user-focused documentation supporting new product features.

You'll Love This Job If You

• Are a product-minded software engineer who regards Product and Design as peers and seeks collaboration to create innovative workflows.
• Are highly detail-oriented but know how to make pragmatic tradeoffs to deliver impact quickly.
• Are eager to dive into another team’s codebase to unblock yourself, making maintainable changes and earning recognition.
• Enjoy making small improvements that save days of time across the customer base.

Qualifications

• 2+ years professional engineering experience.
• 1+ year of experience with Python and Django or similar web framework.
• Familiarity with Rust or other system-level programming language is a plus.
• Familiarity with TypeScript or JavaScript is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $145,000 to $165,000. Actual salary depends on work location, education, experience, skills, and job-related knowledge. Employees are eligible for incentive compensation, equity grants, paid time off, and group health insurance coverage. See the Sentry Benefits page for more details.

Equal Opportunity

Sentry is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other legally-protected characteristics. The company provides reasonable accommodations for employees and candidates with disabilities. Sentry values diversity and fosters an inclusive culture where every team member can thrive.