Staff Software Engineer – Identity and Access, Identity Squads | Spain | Remote @Grafana Labs

Overview

Grafana Labs is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for the Identity and Access team, responsible for designing and implementing authentication systems. The company is fully remote and emphasizes a collaborative, globally distributed culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the technical direction for authentication systems and lead complex initiatives from conception to delivery.
• Dedicate approximately 55% of time to backend development (Golang), 25% to technical leadership, and 20% to operations and reliability.
• Define and own the technical architecture for authentication systems, including edge authentication redesign.
• Mentor and develop senior engineers, providing technical guidance and support for their professional growth.
• Drive cross-team technical alignment on authentication standards across Grafana’s engineering organization.
• Represent Grafana Labs at meetups and conferences, contributing to the identity and authentication community.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in distributed systems engineering with Go and delivering large-scale production systems.
• Proven ability to define technical direction and drive architectural decisions independently.
• Experience building and operating low-latency, high-throughput services in distributed environments.
• Strong understanding of SLOs, SLIs, error budgets, and designing reliable systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Expert-level understanding of modern identity standards and threat models (OAuth 2.x/2.1, OIDC, SAML).

Benefits

• Base compensation range in Spain: €94,000 - €117,000, with additional equity and bonus potential.
• 100% remote work culture with a focus on collaboration.
• 30 days of annual leave, including dedicated shutdown days.
• Defined opportunities for career growth and development.
• Transparent communication and approachable leadership.

Location

This role is available for candidates located in the UK, Germany, Spain, Ireland, and Sweden. It is fully remote.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly through the application link provided.

Deadline

No specific deadline mentioned.