YC-backed SigNoz is expanding its team across multiple roles as it builds an open source alternative to Datadog. The observability platform, which graduated from Y Combinator's Winter 2021 batch, helps developers monitor applications through distributed tracing, metrics, and logs.

SigNoz positions itself as a cost-effective alternative to commercial observability tools, offering similar functionality without vendor lock-in. The platform's open source nature appeals to engineering teams seeking transparency and control over their monitoring infrastructure. The company's growth trajectory has led to active recruitment across various technical and non-technical positions.

This hiring push comes as the observability market continues expanding, driven by microservices adoption and the need for comprehensive application monitoring. SigNoz's open source model differentiates it in a space dominated by proprietary solutions, potentially attracting talent interested in building developer tools with broader accessibility.