Engineering Manager, Cribl Stream

Remote - United States

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:

Cribl Stream provides users a new level of observability, intelligence and control over their real-time data. Some may say our greatest accomplishment thus far is having our software deployed in some of the largest organizations in the world processing 100s of TB to PB of IT & Security data.  Others may attribute that to our massive amount of goat gifs that we’ve harvested from the Internet.  It’s difficult to know for sure. 

Cribl Inc. is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a remote-first, diverse, and cross-functional team of engineers dedicated to our mission: unlocking the value of all machine data. At Cribl, we empower users with unprecedented observability, intelligence, and control over their real-time data. Our software is trusted by some of the largest organizations in the world, processing hundreds of terabytes to petabytes of IT and security data every day. 

In this role, you will guide a talented team of engineers committed to delivering high-quality software on a consistent cadence. As a fully remote position reporting to the Engineering organization, your leadership will play a pivotal role in ensuring both technical excellence and team growth. Your primary responsibilities will include providing mentorship, driving project execution, and removing obstacles that may hinder progress.

This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring deep collaboration with developers, participation in design and requirements discussions, and regular engagement with the latest builds. You’ll be expected to become an expert in your team’s products and services, offering technical insights and strategic direction.

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 our team you will:

  • Build, mentor, and lead high-performing, cross-functional engineering teams dedicated to developing large-scale machine data processing applications.
  • 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 clients.
  • Attract, hire, and nurture top talent while promoting an inclusive and diverse team environment.
  • Collaborate closely with other leaders to ensure alignment across cross-functional teams and achieve company-wide goals.
  • Balance immediate problem-solving with long-term strategic planning to drive sustainable innovation.
  • Partner effectively with product management and operations teams to shape, prioritize, and execute the product roadmap.

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.
  • Demonstrated ability to hire, train, and mentor high-performing engineers, supporting all stages of software development and maintenance.
  • Experience leading remote teams in a dynamic, Agile environment is a significant advantage.
  • 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.
  • Ideal for candidates seeking to transition into a managerial role while maintaining a strong technical foundation.

 

Salary Range ($200,000 - $250,000)

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.

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. 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.

 

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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. 

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