Staff GTM Engineer (AI & Automation)

Grafana Labs is seeking a Staff Engineer (AI & Automation) to own the AI agent infrastructure and automation platform that powers their Marketing Operations organization. The role involves building multi-agent architectures, LLM integrations, and backend services to connect AI models with data platforms, shipping production systems, and defining the technical direction for automation and AI workflows.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: USD $174,986 - USD $209,983

Responsibilities

• 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 who can explain complex systems in simple terms to both engineers and business stakeholders

Benefits

• All roles include Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), giving every team member ownership in Grafana Labs' success.
• Global remote work environment with a culture of collaboration and shared purpose.
• High-growth, high-autonomy environment with opportunities for career development.
• Open-source roots and community-driven values.
• Transparent communication and approachable leadership.
• Annual leave policy of 30 days, including Grafana Shutdown Days.
• Opportunities for in-person onboarding and team integration.

Additional Information

• Compensation ranges are country specific. If applying from a different location, the recruiter will discuss specific pay range & benefits.
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