Staff Engineer, Distributed Systems
LaunchDarklyFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates must have a proven track record of writing clean, maintainable, and testable code, preferably in Node.js/TypeScript. Extensive experience in complex development environments, particularly with large-scale, highly available distributed systems and SaaS platforms, is required. Deep expertise in developing resilient and scalable backend services on cloud providers, ideally AWS, is necessary. Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, Linux, and distributed systems is essential. Experience with assertion frameworks like Mocha, Cypress, or Jest, CI/CD pipelines, cloud design patterns, and serverless/lambda implementations is expected. The role also requires the ability to work independently, learn quickly, mentor junior engineers, and possess a willingness to share ideas. Experience with BitBucket, Jenkins, or CircleCI is a plus. Comfort working remotely and an appreciation for humor are also noted.
The Senior Staff Software Engineer will drive the technical direction and architecture of Cribl Lake and Lakehouse, focusing on scalability, performance, and maintainability. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver on product roadmaps, mentor junior engineers, and foster a culture of continuous learning. Responsibilities include identifying and mitigating technical risks and debt, contributing to best practices and engineering standards, and optimizing the capabilities of Cribl Lake and Lakehouse. The role involves owning the design, implementation, and rollout of end-to-end features and functionality for Cribl Lake, and may require stand-by, on-call, or off-hours duties.
Data observability solutions for tech businesses
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.