Manager, Software Engineering (Search Federation) - Remote

Overview

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.

In Short

• Lead and grow a team of backend and data systems engineers building Cribl’s searching federated data capability
• Partner w/ product, arch, and platform teams to design and deliver high-performance providers/connections to external systems (Snowflake, ADX, Elastic, etc.)
• Shape the frameworks that power query translation, predicate pushdown, and results merging across multiple data locations
• Drive architectural excellence, testing rigor, and performance reliability as we scale
• Mentor and develop engineers, creating clarity and shared ownership across a technically deep team
• This position will require stand-by, on-call, or off-hours duties

Requirements

• 7+ years of engineering experience, with at least 2-3 years managing a team focused on searching federated data
• Background in log search, observability, security analytics, or data engineering
• Deep understanding of distributed query engines or federated data access
• Experience building or scaling integrations with external data sources
• Comfort with query languages and systems like Lucene, SQL, or domain-specific search DSLs

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Fertility treatment benefit
• 401(k) and equity options
• Eligibility for a discretionary company-wide bonus