Cribl

Manager, Software Engineering (Cribl AI)

San Francisco, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology, Software Development, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

About Cribl

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

The Cribl AI Team has launched several high-impact products with growing adoption, including Copilot Chat, Pipelines, Search, and Editor. We’re hiring an Engineering Manager to lead their continued development, ensure reliability, and drive operational excellence.

You will work closely with the founding team and a group of highly-skilled engineers to shape the future of search and analytics of observability data. You will play a central role in bringing integrating cutting-edge Generative AI technologies with the Cribl Product suite to help solve real customer problems.

As An Active Member Of Our Team, You Will...

  • Lead a cross-functional AI product engineering team, owning strategy and execution across multiple Copilot experiences.
  • Drive technical direction and product evolution for the AI stack, inference backend, and user-facing AI products.
  • Oversee infrastructure, on-call rotations, and operational processes.
  • Operate in a player-coach model, contributing 25–40% of your time to hands-on engineering:
    • Writing evals
    • Testing and debugging features
    • Occasionally contributing to inference stack development
  • This position will require stand-by, on-call, or off-hours duties

If You've Got It - We Want It

  • 4–7 years of Engineering Management experience
  • Recent (within 5 years) hands-on engineering experience in: TypeScript / JavaScript, Python or Go
  • Background in B2B SaaS product development
  • Demonstrated interest in AI/ML
  • Can articulate informed opinions about current AI trends
  • Experience working directly with AI products
  • Strong communication skills and leadership presence in a distributed team

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary Range: $235,000 - $270,000 (dependent on geographic location)
  • Benefits Package: 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 & Inclusion

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.

Skills

Engineering Management
Generative AI
AI Stack
Inference Backend
Observability Data
Product Development
Infrastructure Management
On-call Management
Debugging
Testing
C++
Python
Go
Kubernetes
Cloud Computing

Cribl

Data observability solutions for tech businesses

About Cribl

Cribl operates in the data observability market, helping tech businesses monitor, analyze, and visualize their data for better operational and security insights. The company offers two main products: Cribl Stream and Cribl Edge. Cribl Stream enables businesses to efficiently route and transform logs and metrics, either on their own infrastructure or through cloud services, ensuring timely data delivery. Cribl Edge focuses on collecting and processing real-time observability data from edge devices, which can then be sent to Cribl Stream or other destinations. Cribl distinguishes itself by integrating seamlessly with platforms like Office 365 and Microsoft Azure, allowing clients to enhance their data management capabilities. The company's goal is to create effective data ecosystems that empower organizations to make sense of their data.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$576.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Stock Options
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending account (FSA)
401(k) plan offered (US)
Parental Leave
Professional Development and Career Growth
Generous Vacation and Holiday Policy, including 2 Floating Holidays for holidays you observe
Employee Resource Groups that reflect our values driven company culture

Risks

Emerging data observability startups could threaten Cribl's market share with competitive pricing.
Rapid AI advancements may outpace Cribl's offerings if not updated timely.
Economic downturns could impact Cribl's ability to maintain its high valuation.

Differentiation

Cribl offers unique data routing and transformation with Cribl Stream and Cribl Edge.
The company integrates seamlessly with major platforms like Office 365 and Microsoft Azure.
Cribl's focus on real-time data processing sets it apart in the data observability market.

Upsides

Cribl raised $319M in Series E funding, boosting its valuation to $3.5 billion.
The rise of multi-cloud strategies enhances Cribl's integration capabilities across cloud environments.
Increased demand for edge computing solutions positions Cribl Edge for significant growth.

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