At
Bindplane, we're building the first observability pipeline purpose-built for
OpenTelemetry, empowering engineering teams to take control of their telemetry data, optimize costs, and scale observability with confidence. Our platform is trusted by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups to bring order to the chaos of metrics, logs, and traces.
We're looking for a
Principal Software Engineer to take a
technical leadership role in shaping the future of our platform. This is more than just a senior coding role-you'll help architect solutions, lead complex initiatives, and mentor a high-performing team, all while staying hands-on with a world-class engineering stack.
What You'll Do As a Principal Engineer at Bindplane, you'll serve as a strategic technical leader, architect, and hands-on contributor. You'll guide the design and development of complex systems and services across our cloud and agent-based products. Your impact will be felt across all layers of the stack-from backend microservices and infrastructure orchestration to front-end delivery and developer workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead architecture and implementation of major product features and system enhancements that impact the scale, reliability, and performance of the Bindplane platform.
- Design and build backend services and distributed systems in Go, Node.js, and TypeScript, orchestrated via Kubernetes on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Contribute to and guide full-stack development, including front-end work with React and Rails to support critical product features.
- Set engineering standards and drive excellence in code quality, testing, CI/CD, and performance.
- Mentor and coach engineers, helping them grow technically and professionally through code reviews, pairing sessions, and strategic project assignments.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, DevOps, Design, and Customer Success to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
- Evaluate and introduce new technologies where appropriate, keeping the platform modern and competitive.
- Represent engineering in strategic discussions, providing input into product direction and long-term technical vision.
Our Tech Stack You'll be working in a modern cloud-native environment with a strong emphasis on performance, observability, and rapid delivery.
- Languages: Go, Node.js (TypeScript), Ruby, Java, Python
- Frameworks: React, Ruby on Rails
- Cloud: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform
- Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Helm
- OS Environments: Linux (Ubuntu, Debian), Windows Server, macOS
Why Join Us in Grand Rapids? Located in the heart of West Michigan, Grand Rapids is quickly becoming a tech hub with the charm of a close-knit community and the innovation of a major city. At Bindplane, you'll find:
- A collaborative, startup culture with room to grow
- Opportunities to work on industry-shaping technology
- A chance to be part of something big, right here at home
- Flexibility with hybrid work options and a commitment to work-life balance
Requirements What We're Looking For Required:
- Proven success in a Principal, Staff, or Senior Engineering role, with deep backend engineering experience.
- Expertise in modern system architecture and experience designing reliable, scalable microservices.
- Proficiency with Go, Node.js/TypeScript, and modern cloud-native technologies.
- Experience with cloud platforms, ideally GCP, and deploying production-grade systems using Kubernetes.
- Deep understanding of distributed systems, telemetry pipelines, and infrastructure observability.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills-you enjoy helping others grow and succeed.
- Exceptional problem-solving ability and communication skills.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent real-world experience.
Preferred:
- Experience with observability tools such as OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, or FluentBit.
- Background in building or contributing to open-source software.
- Familiarity with high-scale environments, multi-cloud infrastructure, and enterprise integrations.
- Prior experience building developer platforms or SaaS tools used by engineering teams.
Benefits Benefits - 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program for personal and professional support
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning