A little about us: Splunk is the key to enterprise resilience for the 11,000+ organizations that use our Unified Security and Observability Platform. We regularly appear on many “Best Places to Work” lists, and we think it’s because we encourage our Splunkers to bring their whole, authentic selves. So bring your work experience, problem-solving skills, and talent, of course, but also bring your joy, passion, and all the things that make you. Because when you feel free to be you, it makes it a lot easier for us to be us.As applications and systems become more sophisticated and user experience is at high stake, observability - the ability to monitor and understand the systems and how they impact users, becomes one of the biggest challenges for engineering teams. We are building world-class tools to help engineers deliver better, faster, and more reliable applications.About the RoleSplunk is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Backend Principal Software Engineer to join our Splunk Observability team, who will work on systems that empower our customers to detect and resolve their infrastructure and application issues quickly.You will collaborate closely with designers, Frontend Architects, and Product Managers to craft and implement modern, delightful, and intuitive features that streamline the experience between multiple Splunk products. We are passionate about solving customers’ problems and building best-of-its-kind products, and you will help us win in this fast-growing market.Responsibilities
Operates as a technical lead, solution architect & Lead developer of the team, leading technical roadmap and vision
Work with leadership team to influence products and process strategies
Understand the business direction and is able to promote innovative ideas and acquire alignment with multi-functional teams; can influence PM on features, product direction and priority.
Collaboratively lead design discussions under technical purview, ensuring both functional & non-functional requirements (like scale, security, operability, usability, etc) are considered
Lead the development of new product features, clarify and improve designs, help develop a plan for how to make it happen, and participate in code reviews.
Build relationships with cross-area teams to effectively understand dependencies, gain alignments, and set up collaborations.
Grow senior engineers and technical leaders through design & code review, tech seminars, mentoring, pair programming, etc.
Participate in on-call rotations, post-incident reviews, and other operational duties as needed to ensure service delivery quality
Take actions to improve the engineering team’s engineering and operational practices
Requirements
Proficient in building large-scale and high throughput web applications, including frontend and backend components, from architecture design to implementation and testing.
12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related majors or eight years and a Master's degree
Track record as a senior technical lead with a minimum of 3 years' experience in leading teams.
Deep understanding of microservices and distributed application architecture
Rich Experience partnering with UI/UX, Product Management, QA, Doc Writer, and other multi-functional teams
Expert in Ruby on Rails , Python, Ruby , Java or Golang
Expert in at least one RPC framework such as thrift and gRPC
Expert in developing and working with thoughtfully crafted HTTP APIs, such as REST or GraphQL
Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools, such as Helm, Kustomize, or Terraform
Experience with container technologies (Docker, containerd) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Helm)
Rich experience with 1 or more relational databases & NoSQL databases
Solid knowledge and rich experience in working with at least one cloud platform, such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Splunk is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt Splunk, we believe creating a culture of belonging isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s also the smart thing. We prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to ensure our employees are supported to bring their best, most authentic selves to work where they can thrive. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.Note:Base Pay RangeSF Bay Area, Seattle Metro, and New York City Metro AreaBase Pay Range: $203,200.00 - 279,400.00 per yearCalifornia (excludes SF Bay Area), Washington (excludes Seattle Metro), Washington DC Metro, and MassachusettsBase Pay Range: $182,880.00 - 251,460.00 per yearAll other cities and states excluding California, Washington, Massachusetts, New York City Metro Area and Washington DC Metro Area.Base Pay Range: $162,560.00 - 223,520.00 per yearSplunk provides flexibility and choice in the working arrangement for most roles, including remote and/or in-office roles. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location as set out above, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for incentive compensation and may be eligible for equity or long-term cash awards.Benefits are an important part of Splunk's Total Rewards package. This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off and much more! Learn more about our comprehensive benefits and wellbeing offering at https://splunkbenefits.com .