Cribl is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead a remote-first, cross-functional team of engineers focused on unlocking the value of machine data. In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for guiding a talented team delivering high-quality software, providing mentorship, driving execution, and removing obstacles.
What You'll Do
- 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.
- 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.
- Perform stand-by, on-call, or off-hours duties.
What We're Looking For
- 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.
- 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.
Nice to Have
- Experience leading remote teams in a dynamic, Agile environment.
- Ideal for candidates seeking to transition into a managerial role while maintaining a strong technical foundation.
Team & Environment
This role reports to the Engineering organization.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $200,000 - $300,000
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term disability and life insurance
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Fertility treatment benefit
- 401(k) plan
- Equity
- Eligibility for a discretionary company-wide bonus
Work Mode
This is a remote position.
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.





