
Tracer provides real-time visibility into HPC pipelines for scientific computing. It uses eBPF-powered OS-level data extraction to capture low-level signals across nodes. The SaaS platform integrates with a single line of code and supports bring-your-own-cloud. Designed for regulated industries like pharma and biotech, it works with tools such as Slurm, Nextflow, Docker, and OpenTelemetry to optimize performance and accelerate debugging. Tracer targets large-scale AI and computational workloads, enabling cost insight, faster troubleshooting, and scalable pipeline management.

Tracer provides real-time visibility into HPC pipelines for scientific computing. It uses eBPF-powered OS-level data extraction to capture low-level signals across nodes. The SaaS platform integrates with a single line of code and supports bring-your-own-cloud. Designed for regulated industries like pharma and biotech, it works with tools such as Slurm, Nextflow, Docker, and OpenTelemetry to optimize performance and accelerate debugging. Tracer targets large-scale AI and computational workloads, enabling cost insight, faster troubleshooting, and scalable pipeline management.
Sector: HPC monitoring for life sciences / bioinformatics
Founded: 2023
Headquarters: New York, NY
Recent round: Series A $18.1M (Aug 10, 2023)
Tech: eBPF-based OS-level telemetry; integrates with Slurm, Nextflow, Docker, OpenTelemetry
Observability and monitoring for high-performance computing pipelines in bioinformatics and life sciences.
2024
Biotechnology
$18.1M
Round reported co-led by three firms with participation from other investors.
“Backed by institutional VCs (NewRoad Capital Partners, Progress Ventures, BDMI) with participation from S4S Ventures and Arbour Way Investors; company lists board members and angels including Andreas Goeldi, Jason Calacanis, Olivier Pomel”
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→ This role is based on-site in London, UK
→ We offer UK visa sponsorship for exceptional candidates
→ Compensation: £80K – £140K + significant equity (0.5% – 1%)
We’re now looking for a Founding Principal Engineer, who together with the other founders will work as a full-stack on building out our core observability platform in London. Your work is a crucial role in influencing not only the product, but also transforming high-performance computing.
💻 You’ll love our tech stack
💼 Key Responsibilities
🌟 What We Are Looking For
⚒️ Our Recruitment Process Introductory Call (15-30 mins): Call with our hiring manager to discuss your background, motivations, and learn more about Tracer
Role Fit Interview (45 mins): Meet with your manager or a similar-level team member to review your working style, skills, and fit for the role
Take-home & Competency Deep Dive (1 hour): Complete a practical exercise (e.g., case study, presentation, or technical problem-solving) to explore the role's responsibilities and expectations
On-site meetup (Half Day): On-site interviews and team lunch at our headquarters to ask any questions and experience our office and culture firsthand
Offer: Final decision and offer