Engineering Manager, Stream Integrations

About the role

Cribl 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. 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.

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.

Requirements

• Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. government security requirements for access to FedRAMP-authorized systems, which may include U.S. citizenship and US residence.
• 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.

Pay

Base Salary Range $200,000—$280,000 USD. In addition to base salary, for sales and some sales-adjacent roles, employees are eligible to earn incentive compensation (commission). For all other roles, employees are eligible to participate in the Cribl Corporate Bonus Program.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Fertility treatment benefit.
• 401(k).
• Equity.