Lead C++ Engineer with Observability w Warszawa, Polska

Expected, C++, OpenTelemetry, eBPF, GitOps, Kubernetes

About the project, We are seeking a Lead C++ Engineer with Observability to lead the observability implementation. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership, ensuring customer experience, system reliability and operational insight are measurable and embedded throughout the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience from low-latency trading, market data or other high-performance distributed systems, with a strong C++ background and a track record of building production monitoring, telemetry and operational tooling at scale.

Your responsibilities, Lead observability implementation across the software development lifecycle, Ensure customer experience, system reliability and operational insight are measurable and embedded, Build and operate large-scale monitoring, observability or control platforms, Establishment of standards and drive adoption of observability best practices, Engagement with development teams effectively to deliver telemetry and operational tooling, Implementation of metrics, tracing, logging, profiling and telemetry pipelines, Drive customer-experience measurement for latency-sensitive market data systems, Influence engineering teams to align on observability outcomes

7+ years of experience in observability engineering, including metrics, tracing and logging, Expertise in profiling and telemetry pipelines, Understanding of customer-experience measurement for latency-sensitive market data systems, Background in building and operating large-scale monitoring, observability or control platforms, Proficiency in C++ engineering and the ability to engage effectively with development teams, Skills in OpenTelemetry, eBPF and GitOps, Competency in API-driven automation and CI/CD-integrated observability practices, Familiarity with cloud-native, Kubernetes and distributed systems architectures, Proven ability to influence engineering teams and establish standards, English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Optional, Background in trading or market-making, Familiarity with exchange connectivity, Knowledge of market data environments

What we offer, We gather like-minded people:, •Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization, •Supportive team and agile, startup-like culture, •Hybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland, •Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually, •Business-driven relocation opportunities, , We provide growth opportunities:, •Career development programs, •Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs, •Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS), •English classes, , We cover it all:, •Stable pay, •Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount, •Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers), •Referral bonuses up to $2,000, •Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more, •Corporate, social and well-being events, , Please, note:, •Benefits listed above are available to employees only, •We are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individually, •We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

This is how we work on a project, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration

Development opportunities we offer, conferences in Poland, development budget, external training, industry-specific e-learning platforms, intracompany training, mentoring, soft skills training, space for experimenting, substantive support from technological leaders, support of IT events, technical knowledge exchange within the company

Benefits, private medical care, life insurance, flexible working time, fruits, integration events, retirement pension plan, no dress code, video games at work, coffee / tea, parking space for employees, leisure zone, employee referral program, charity initiatives

Recruitment stages, Recruiter Interview (30 min), Technical Interview (90 min), Manager Interview (60 min), Meeting with the Project Team or Client (60 min, optional), Welcome Aboard!

EPAM Systems (Poland) sp. z o.o., EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.