Full Stack Engineer

About Us:

Sawmills.ai is leading the charge in transforming observability for today's data-driven world. As a well-funded seed-stage company founded by experienced entrepreneurs with a track record of building successful ventures, we are developing a solution to address some of the most pressing challenges in modern observability.

Job Description:

As a Full Stack Engineer at Sawmills.ai, you will be instrumental in building our Telemetry Data Management Platform. This role involves designing and developing both scalable backend systems that integrate seamlessly with open technologies like OpenTelemetry, and intuitive frontend interfaces to visualize and interact with this data, ensuring our platform remains at the cutting edge of observability solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and scale both the backend and frontend of our Telemetry Data Management Platform, emphasizing compatibility with open technologies such as OpenTelemetry.
• Architect systems that process and analyze vast amounts of machine data efficiently and design user-friendly interfaces for data exploration and analysis.
• Actively participate in strategic planning and the development of technical roadmaps for both backend and frontend functionalities.
• Work closely with the team to ensure features meet customer needs and are delivered to a high standard across the full stack.
• Collaborate with the team to enhance integration with widely-used observability tools, ensuring robust and flexible data ingestion, analysis, and visualization capabilities.
• Advocate for and implement best practices in open-source software development, contributing to the open-source community where applicable, and applying modern frontend development principles.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance and reliability across the entire stack.
• Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation in both backend and frontend development.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and techniques in fullstack development and observability platforms.

Qualifications:

• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Over 8 years of experience in full stack or backend development, with a strong background in handling large-scale data systems and building interactive user interfaces.
• Expertise in programming languages like Go orRust for the backend and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js) for the frontend. Proven track record in building scalable server architectures and engaging user experiences.
• Experience with open-source technologies and standards, particularly OpenTelemetry, is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with cloud services, microservices architectures, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across the stack.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary and equity in a fast-growing startup.
• The chance to be an early member, shaping the company's culture and product direction across both backend and frontend.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and wellness programs.
• Access to the latest tools and technologies for full stack development.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive and collaborative environment.