Staff AI Engineer

Role Overview

• Own end-to-end development of multi-agent AI systems, from architecture and implementation through testing, deployment, and ongoing operation
• Build modular, composable agentic systems using orchestration frameworks (LangChain, CrewAI, Anthropic MCP, or similar) that operate 24/7 across teams
• Develop reusable agentic skills that agents invoke across interfaces (Slack, dashboards, internal apps, CLIs)
• Implement observability and feedback loops including logging, performance metrics, prompt iteration, model evaluation, and cost management
• Establish governance and compliance standards for AI workflows including access controls, audit trails, PII handling, and human-in-the-loop escalation paths
• Build MCP servers, APIs, CLIs, and microservices connecting AI models to business systems (BigQuery, Slack, CRMs, email, calendars, analytics tools)
• Architect data flows for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), connecting LLMs to internal knowledge bases, customer data, and real-time business context
• Build serverless or containerized services (GCP Cloud Functions, Cloud Run) that scale with usage and integrate with Grafana's cloud infrastructure
• Partner with RevOps, Demand Generation, Regional Marketing, and SDR teams to scope high-impact automation problems, identify bottlenecks, and build solutions with measurable business outcomes
• Design and deploy workflows using orchestration tools (n8n, Workato, or custom platforms) with CI/CD, testing, and production reliability standards
• Build systems designed for self-service with documentation, playbooks, and enablement materials that let partner teams operate independently.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with depth in backend development, systems integration, or data/analytics engineering
• 2+ years hands-on experience applying LLMs/AI to production workflows, not just prototypes
• Strong proficiency in Python and JavaScript/Node.js with Git-based workflows, code review practices, and testing discipline
• Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks and patterns including prompt engineering, RAG, function calling/tool use, structured output parsing, and evaluation
• Experience building and operating multi-agent systems at scale including agent decomposition, orchestration patterns (sequential chains, router/dispatcher, parallel fan-out), state management, and production monitoring
• You diagnose business problems before writing code. You think in workflows and outcomes, not just functions.
• Deep familiarity with Google Cloud Platform, BigQuery, and serverless/containerized services (Cloud Functions, Cloud Run)
• Understanding of LLM failure modes and production mitigations including confidence thresholds, fallback logic, human escalation, and cost/latency management
• Proven ability to identify high-leverage problems, push back on low-impact requests, and deliver end-to-end with minimal direction
• Fluent with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code). You use AI to build AI systems
• Clear technical communicator—you can explain complex systems in simple terms to both engineers and business stakeholders.

Tech Stack

• BigQuery
• Cloud
• Google Cloud Platform
• Grafana
• JavaScript
• Microservices
• Node.js
• Python

Benefits

• 100% Remote, Global Culture
• Scaling Organization – Tackle meaningful work in a high-growth, ever-evolving environment.
• Transparent Communication – Expect open decision-making and regular company-wide updates.
• Innovation-Driven – Autonomy and support to ship great work and try new things.
• Open Source Roots – Built on community-driven values that shape how we work.
• Empowered Teams – High trust, low ego culture that values outcomes over optics.
• Career Growth Pathways – Defined opportunities to grow and develop your career.
• Approachable Leadership – Transparent execs who are involved, visible, and human.
• Passionate People – Join a team of smart, supportive folks who care deeply about what they do.
• In-Person onboarding
• We want you to thrive from day 1 with your fellow new ‘Grafanistas’ to learn all about what we do and how we do it.
• Balance is Key
• We operate a global annual leave policy of 30 days per annum. 3 days of your annual leave entitlement are reserved for Grafana Shutdown Days to allow the team to really disconnect. *We will comply with local legislation where applicable.