Frontend Engineer - HyperDX

About the Role

The HyperDX platform aims to revolutionize how engineers monitor, debug, and scale their production applications by providing a seamless integration of logs, metrics, traces, and session replays. This is a chance to be part of a mission that transforms how companies use data, working with cutting-edge technologies and a team dedicated to innovation.

What You Will Do

• Develop and own key features of the HyperDX platform, focusing on frontend and backend systems for debugging and monitoring.
• Collaborate with the open-source community and customers to understand their needs and incorporate their feedback into the product roadmap.
• Work on supercharging HyperDX to efficiently handle petabytes of observability data, enabling lightning-fast analysis tools for engineers.
• Engage in technical challenges related to scaling the cloud-hosted platform for a growing customer base, ensuring seamless performance.
• Participate in the design and development of groundbreaking analysis tools that empower engineers to solve production issues more effectively.
• Collaborate with the team to craft an amazing developer experience, leveraging your expertise in frontend development.
• Contribute to the growth of the HyperDX community through your work and interactions with users and contributors.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and approaches in frontend development and observability, applying this knowledge to improve the HyperDX platform.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of the overall code quality and best practices within the team.

What We Are Looking For

• A full stack JavaScript developer with a strong background in both frontend and backend development.
• Experience with TypeScript and Node.js, including Next.js for the frontend and Express for the backend.
• Strong proficiency in React.js and SQL for query generation on ClickHouse.
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• A passion for open source and the developer community, with a preference for building developer tools.
• At least 5 years of software engineering experience, with a focus on developer tools and platforms.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with creating developer tooling and an eye for how to design for developers.
• Familiarity with adjust and Excel, or similar technologies, is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Expertise in distributed systems and event ingestion pipelines.
• Experience working with columnar databases and knowledge of their applications.
• Strong opinions on observability tools and a vision for making them more effective.
• Familiarity with additional languages like Python, Rust, or PHP for building integrations.
• Experience with SDKs and their integration into observability platforms.

Benefits and Perks

• The opportunity to work on a cutting-edge, open-source platform that is transforming the observability and real-time analytics landscape.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of innovative professionals.
• Professional development opportunities, including the chance to work with the latest technologies and approaches in frontend development and observability.
• Flexible, remote work arrangements, allowing you to contribute from anywhere.
• Access to a growing community of developers and users of the HyperDX platform, providing a unique networking opportunity.
• Competitive compensation package, reflecting the company's commitment to attracting and retaining top talent.
• Equity options, providing the opportunity to share in the company's success.
• Comprehensive health insurance and other benefits, supporting your well-being and that of your family.
• Generous PTO and flexible holidays, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Remote work stipend, helping you set up and maintain your home office.

• Ensure you have a strong portfolio that showcases your frontend development skills and experience with React.js, TypeScript, and Node.js.
• Prepare to discuss your experience with open-source projects and how you engage with developer communities.
• Familiarize yourself with the latest trends in observability and real-time analytics, and be ready to share your insights on how to improve these tools.
• Highlight your problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, providing specific examples from your experience.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with Adjust and Excel, or similar technologies, and how you see them integrating into the HyperDX platform.
• Practice explaining complex technical concepts in simple terms, as this will be valuable in your interactions with the community and customers.
• Show your passion for developer tools and your vision for enhancing the developer experience through your work on HyperDX.