Senior Platform Engineer, Logging at Clio

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Legal TechIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven Senior-level expertise building enterprise-scale logging and data ingestion systems, typically gained over 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Data architecture experience designing data lakes, lake houses, and multi-tier storage architectures for log data
  • ELK stack mastery including Elasticsearch cluster design, Logstash pipeline optimization, and Kibana customization
  • Streaming data expertise with Apache Kafka, Amazon Kinesis, AWS Glue, Azure Event Hubs, or similar real-time ingestion platforms
  • Cloud storage architecture experience with AWS S3, Azure Data Lake, GCS, and intelligent data tiering strategies
  • Performance optimization skills for high-volume data ingestion, indexing strategies, and query optimization
  • Infrastructure as Code proficiency with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar for logging infrastructure automation
  • Data pipeline engineering experience with Apache Spark, Flink, or cloud-native data processing services
  • API and integration design for enabling secure access to log data across multiple consumer applications
  • Monitoring and observability expertise for logging platform health, performance metrics, and capacity planning

Responsibilities

  • Design and architect scalable logging infrastructure including data lakes, security lakes, and multi-tier storage strategies
  • Build and optimize high-throughput log ingestion pipelines using streaming technologies and cloud-native services
  • Architect ELK stack deployments, OpenSearch clusters, and hybrid cloud/on-premises logging solutions
  • Design data retention, lifecycle management, and cost optimization strategies for petabyte-scale log storage
  • Partner with the security team lead to develop the logging platform roadmap and technical vision
  • Build Infrastructure as Code for logging infrastructure provisioning, scaling, and disaster recovery
  • Optimize query performance across multiple data stores and implement efficient data partitioning strategies
  • Design API and integration layers for log data access, enabling self-service analytics and detection engineering
  • Lead capacity planning, performance tuning, and architectural decisions for the logging platform
  • Mentor engineering team members on logging best practices, data architecture, and platform operations

Skills

ELK Stack
OpenSearch
Data Lakes
Security Lakes
Log Ingestion Pipelines
Streaming Technologies
Cloud-Native Services
Data Retention
Lifecycle Management
Petabyte-Scale Storage

Clio

Legal practice management software provider

About Clio

Clio provides legal practice management software that helps law firms operate more efficiently. Its two main products, Clio Grow and Clio Manage, serve different purposes: Clio Grow enhances the client intake process and engagement, while Clio Manage allows firms to organize tasks, manage cases, handle documents, and process payments in one platform. Clio caters to a diverse clientele, from solo practitioners to large firms, and operates on a subscription model, charging users monthly or annually for access to its software. The goal of Clio is to improve the efficiency of legal practices and reduce administrative burdens, ultimately supporting their growth.

Burnaby, CanadaHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$1,279.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_FCompany Stage
LegalIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Company equity
401k
Parental leave options and stipend
Flexible paid time off
Stipend to support WFH
Various wellness benefitsand programs

Risks

Emerging AI-driven legal tech startups could challenge Clio's market share.
Staying private may limit Clio's access to public market capital.
Significant investment in AI and expansion may strain Clio's resources.

Differentiation

Clio offers a comprehensive suite for law firm management, including client intake and payments.
Clio's products, Clio Grow and Clio Manage, streamline operations for legal professionals.
Clio's cloud-based platform supports solo practitioners and large law firms alike.

Upsides

Clio raised $900M in 2024, marking the largest Canadian software funding round.
Clio plans to enhance AI capabilities and expand into international markets.
Clio's subscription model generates $200M in annual recurring revenue.

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