[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Alerting and Observability at Cribl

United States

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Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in TypeScript/Node.js with a proven track record of building production-grade services
  • Experience with query languages for metrics and monitoring (PromQL, SQL, or similar) and ability to write complex queries for data analysis
  • Hands-on experience building or maintaining alerting systems, including rule evaluation engines and notification pipelines
  • Experience with time-series databases and columnar storage systems (ClickHouse experience is a plus)
  • Frontend development skills with React and modern JavaScript frameworks for building data visualization and management interfaces
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, data structures, and algorithms
  • Experience with observability concepts including metrics, logs, traces, and their correlation
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and a track record of learning quickly
  • Dedication to writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
  • Experience with Prometheus ecosystem, including AlertManager
  • Background in building rule engines or expression evaluation systems
  • Experience with notification systems and integrations (PagerDuty, Slack, webhooks, etc.)
  • Familiarity with observability tools like Grafana, ELK stack, or similar solutions
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as BitBucket, Jenkins, CircleCI, etc
  • Understanding of alert fatigue mitigation strategies and intelligent alerting patterns
  • Experience with high cardinality data and performance optimization
  • Willingness to speak your mind and share ideas
  • Appreciation for humor and a love for goats
  • Comfort working remotely

Responsibilities

  • Design and build sophisticated alerting systems that enable proactive monitoring and incident detection across distributed systems
  • Develop query-based alert rules and expressions using PromQL, SQL, and other query languages to surface meaningful insights
  • Create intelligent alert routing, deduplication, and correlation mechanisms to reduce noise and improve signal quality
  • Build scalable backend services for alert evaluation, notification delivery, and alert management workflows
  • Optimize time-series data storage and query performance for high-volume metrics and telemetry data
  • Develop intuitive interfaces for alert configuration, visualization, and management using React and modern frontend technologies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand monitoring requirements and deliver comprehensive alerting solutions
  • Mentor and guide engineers on best practices for observability and alerting architecture

Skills

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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