The role involves leading and coaching a team of engineers responsible for observability systems that monitor the performance and health of database deployments. The position focuses on designing, building, and operating complex distributed systems that handle high-volume metrics, logs, traces, and events. The leader will collaborate with product and program managers to prioritize and deliver features while ensuring the reliability and performance of production services. Additionally, the role requires managing team growth, fostering an inclusive work environment, and participating in on-call rotations to resolve production issues.

Candidates must possess at least 8 years of professional software development experience and a minimum of 4 years in people management. The role requires a proven track record of leading engineering teams in the design and maintenance of large-scale, distributed backend systems using a compiled language. Proficiency with at least one major cloud provider, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, is necessary. Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to maintain high engineering standards are also required.