Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cribl is a company focused on building the telemetry infrastructure for the AI era, partnering with IT and Security teams at major enterprises. They are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a remote-first team dedicated to unlocking the value of machine data and ensuring high-quality software delivery.
Responsibilities
- 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
- This position will require stand-by, on-call, or off-hours duties
Skills
- 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
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- A fertility treatment benefit
- 401(k)
- Equity
- Eligibility for a discretionary company-wide bonus
Company Overview
Cribl, the AI Platform for Telemetry, empowers enterprises to manage and analyze telemetry for humans and agents. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.cribl.io.Company H1B Sponsorship
Cribl has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 15 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 6 in 2023, 12 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.