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Lam Research

Senior AI Observability engineer

Fremont, CA

$114K - $157K/yr

Eight or more years in SRE, DevOps, infrastructure, observability, network engineering, or platform engineering, with a track record of shipping production systems yourself. Production experience ...

E-Space

OSS Telemetry Observability Engineer

Saratoga, CA · On-site

$58.25 - $79.75/hr

We're looking for OSS Telemetry Observability Engineer to grow our team. This role will be hands on and you will work with our core engineering team and customer support escalation groups, to monitor ...

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OSS Telemetry Observability Engineer

Saratoga, CA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

We're looking for OSS Telemetry Observability Engineer to grow our team. This role will be hands on and you will work with our core engineering team and customer support escalation groups, to monitor ...

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How much do observability engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for observability engineer in California is $63.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.73 and $72.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an observability engineer do?

An Observability Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining monitoring, logging, and tracing systems to ensure the health, performance, and reliability of applications and infrastructure. They work with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, and ELK to collect and analyze telemetry data. Their goal is to provide visibility into system behavior, detect and diagnose issues quickly, and improve overall system observability. They collaborate with developers, SREs, and operational teams to create automated and scalable observability solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an observability engineer?

To thrive as an Observability Engineer, you need a solid understanding of monitoring, logging, and tracing systems, as well as expertise in programming, cloud infrastructure, and incident response. Proficiency in tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, and familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP are commonly required, and certifications like AWS Certified DevOps Engineer can be advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, collaborative skills, and effective communication are essential soft skills for diagnosing issues and working across development and operations teams. These competencies are vital for proactively maintaining system reliability, ensuring performance, and resolving complications before they impact business operations.

How much do observability engineers make?

Observability engineers typically earn between $90,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and company size. Senior roles or those with expertise in tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or cloud platforms may command higher salaries.

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Infographic showing various Observability Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,726 per year, or $63.3 per hour.

Observability Engineer

Tror AI for everyone

Westlake Village, CA • On-site

$61.25 - $84/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Sr Observability Engineer

Location: US-CA-Westlake Village(Onsite)—Local only

Long Term Contract

Client interview : In-person is mandatory

Visa Independent only (USC , GC, GC EAD)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7+ years of experience in a Cloud Engineering role (Observability, DevOps, SRE, etc).
  • Proven New Relic Expertise: 3+ years of hands-on experience with the New Relic platform, including deep knowledge of Dashboards, NRQL, APM and setting up effective alerting.
  • Strong IaC Proficiency: 3+ years of experience managing infrastructure and configurations with IaC tools like Terraform/OpenTofu (preferred), AWS CDK, CloudFormation, Chef or Ansible.
  • Cloud Platform Experience: Extensive hands-on experience working with major cloud providers such as AWS (preferred), GCP, or Azure.
  • Scripting Skills: Proficiency in a scripting language such as Python, Go, or Bash for automation and tooling.
  • System Knowledge: Strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking principles, Windows/Linux Server administration, microservices in a SaaS context, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD principles.
  • Security & Compliance experience: Deep understanding of security best practices and their implementation in cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Experience working in complexly regulated environments. 
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.