Sawmills.ai- BE Engineer, Fully Remote Position
Team8
Posted on Mar 14, 2026
Location: Israel, Remote
About Us:
Sawmills.ai is leading the charge in transforming observability for today's data-driven world. As
a well-funded seed-stage company founded by experienced entrepreneurs with a track record of
building successful ventures, we are developing a solution to address some of the most pressing challenges in modern observability.
Job Description:
As a Backend Engineer at Sawmills.ai, you will lead the design and development of our
Telemetry Data Management Platform. This pivotal role involves crafting scalable backend
systems that integrate seamlessly with open technologies like OpenTelemetry, ensuring our
platform remains at the cutting edge of observability solutions.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Qualifications:
About Us:
Sawmills.ai is leading the charge in transforming observability for today's data-driven world. As
a well-funded seed-stage company founded by experienced entrepreneurs with a track record of
building successful ventures, we are developing a solution to address some of the most pressing challenges in modern observability.
Job Description:
As a Backend Engineer at Sawmills.ai, you will lead the design and development of our
Telemetry Data Management Platform. This pivotal role involves crafting scalable backend
systems that integrate seamlessly with open technologies like OpenTelemetry, ensuring our
platform remains at the cutting edge of observability solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and scale the backend of our Telemetry Data Management Platform,
- Architect systems that process and analyze vast amounts of machine data efficiently.
- Actively participate in strategic planning and the development of technical roadmaps.
- Work closely with the founders to ensure features meet customer needs and are
- Collaborate with the team to enhance integration with widely-used observability tools,
- Advocate for and implement best practices in open-source software development,
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance and reliability.
- Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and
- Stay abreast of new technologies and techniques in backend development and
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Over 10 years of experience in backend development, with a strong background in
- Expertise in programming languages like Go, Rust, Java, or Python and a proven track
- Experience with open-source technologies and standards, particularly OpenTelemetry, is
- Familiarity with cloud services, microservices architectures, and continuous
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- A competitive salary and significant equity in a fast-growing startup.
- The chance to be a founding member, shaping the company's culture and product
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and wellness programs.
- Access to the latest tools and technologies.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive and collaborative