Manager, Software Engineering (Product Platform) at Cribl

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

255000.0

Posted On

29 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Collaboration, Distributed Systems, Data Streaming, SaaS, Linux, Cloud, Technical Support, Customer-Centric, Hiring, Mentoring, Engineering Practices, Problem-Solving, Innovation, Project Management, Architecture

Industry

Software Development

Description

Cribl does differently. What does that mean? It means we are a serious company that doesn’t take itself too seriously; and we’re looking for people who love to get stuff done, and laugh a bit along the way. We’re growing rapidly - looking for collaborative, curious, and motivated team members who are passionate about putting customers first. As a remote-first company we believe in empowering our employees to do their best work, wherever they are. As the data engine for IT and Security many of the biggest names in the most demanding industries trust Cribl to solve their most pressing data needs. Ready to do the best work of your career? Join the herd and unlock your opportunity. Why You'll Love This Role As the Engineering Manager for the Platform Core Team at Cribl, you will be positioned to drive and influence foundational technology decisions that power many of the company’s products. The Core team supports the scale and reliability requirements needed by both enterprise customers as well as internal engineering teams within Cribl. This role involves working with a knowledgeable and driven team that balances technical excellence, operational discipline, and business impact. You'll contribute to the development of a highly performant enterprise grade cloud and on-premise system, supporting reliability, security, and maintainability. You will find yourself in an environment that values transparency, ownership, and a culture focused on both learning and results. If you're passionate about fostering innovation, empowering teams, and making a significant impact in the world of data observability, we’d love to hear from you. As An Active Member Of This Team, You Will... Build, mentor, and lead high-performing, cross-functional engineering teams dedicated to developing high quality distributed systems Champion technical excellence by setting high standards for design, code quality, and system robustness Take a hands-on approach when needed, providing code reviews, architecture guidance, and technical support to unblock the team Drive projects from concept to completion, including idea generation, design, implementation, and testing Foster a customer-centric culture, ensuring the team remains focused on delivering exceptional products that delight customers Attract, hire, and nurture top talent while promoting an inclusive and diverse team environment Balance immediate problem-solving with long-term strategic planning to drive sustainable innovation Collaborate across different engineering teams and departments, technical leads, product, and reliability teams to clearly align business needs and deliver joint outcomes. Partner effectively with product management and operations teams to shape, prioritize, and execute the product roadmap This position will require stand-by, on-call, or off-hours duties If You've Got It - We Want It Proven experience leading distributed engineering teams with a focus on collaboration and effective delivery Strong technical expertise in designing and building scalable, distributed systems Hands-on experience in developing high-scale data streaming systems Background in building and deploying software within a SaaS environment Strong systems knowledge of how things work underneath the hood (linux, cloud) Demonstrated ability to hire, train, and mentor high-performing engineers, supporting all stages of software development and maintenance Comfortable working directly with customers to troubleshoot technical issues and collaborate on feature enhancements Track record of establishing and promoting strong engineering practices and processes Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience, with 10+ years of industry experience At least 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership role as a team lead or engineering manager Salary Range ($215,000 - $255,000) The salary for this role is dependent on geographic location. The salary offered within the range described will be based on the individual candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, Cribl also offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and paid time off, a fertility treatment benefit, 401(k), equity, and eligibility for a discretionary company-wide bonus. #LI-JB1 #LI-Remote Bring Your Whole Self Diversity drives innovation, enables better decisions to support our customers, and inspires change for the better. We’re building a culture where differences are valued and welcomed, and we work together to bring out the best in each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying. Interested in joining the Cribl herd? Learn more about the smartest, funniest, most passionate goats you’ll ever meet at cribl.io/about-us.

Responsibilities

As the Engineering Manager for the Platform Core Team, you will drive foundational technology decisions that power the company’s products. You will build and lead high-performing engineering teams while ensuring the delivery of exceptional products.