208K–312K USD / year
Software Engineer, Platform Hybrid
BackendHybrid — San Francisco, New York City
Published on 2026-09-16
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About this role
Vercel is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Platform team to build observability systems that enhance visibility into their infrastructure. The role involves creating tools for cost management, improving compliance, and scaling observability for Vercel's production traffic.
About the company
Vercel is a platform designed to enhance the frontend development experience, enabling developers to build, deploy, and host modern web applications efficiently. They serve a range of clients, focusing on startups and enterprises across various industries.
The team
Platform team, reporting to the Engineering Manager.
Stack
TypeScriptGoRustZig
What you'll do
- Design and build high-scale internal observability systems
- Build cost attribution and chargeback tooling
- Partner with Backend and Platform teams for compliance
- Evaluate and integrate observability infrastructure
- Scale observability infrastructure for production traffic
What we're looking for
- Proficient in TypeScript with backend/infrastructure experience
- Hands-on experience with Go, Rust, or Zig
- Experience with distributed computing systems
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure
Nice to have
- Contributed to CNCF observability projects
- Built and scaled internal developer platforms
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package including equity
- Inclusive healthcare package
- Mentorship and skill-building events
- Flexible time off