Manager, Software Engineering Distributed Management

Join the company that’s building the telemetry infrastructure for the AI era. At Cribl, we partner with IT and Security teams at many of the world’s biggest enterprises, including half of the Fortune 100, to bridge the gap between AI ambition and infrastructure reality. As the AI Platform for Telemetry, we give customers the choice, control, and flexibility to manage and analyze telemetry for both humans and agents, so they can build what’s next.

We’re one of the fastest‑growing private companies and a leading player in a massive, fast‑moving market. With a global workforce, we’re remote‑first and grounded in a simple idea: software is a people business. Cribl is the place where curious, collaborative people can do their best work, grow fast, and bring their full selves to the herd.

Why You'll Love This Role

At Cribl, we empower users with unprecedented observability, intelligence, and control over their real-time data. Our software is trusted by some of the largest organizations in the world, processing hundreds of terabytes to petabytes of IT and security data every day across hundreds of thousands of machines.

As the Engineering Manager for Distributed Management, you'll lead the team responsible for components that keep multiple Cribl products reliable and scalable across the board. Our mission is to build and maintain common functionality that enables large-scale distributed deployments and node lifecycle management across Stream and Edge. Come help us ensure Cribl can be deployed and managed at any size!

This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring deep collaboration with developers, participation in design and requirements discussions, and regular engagement with the latest builds. You’re expected to become an expert in your team’s products and services, offering technical insights and strategic direction.

If you're passionate about fostering innovation, empowering teams, and making a significant impact in the world of data observability, we’d love to hear from you.

As An Active Member Of Our Team, You Will…

• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing, cross-functional team of backend and frontend engineers working on large-scale distributed systems.
• Collaborate closely with other leaders and stakeholders to ensure alignment across cross-functional teams and achieve company-wide goals.
• Champion technical excellence by setting high standards and team norms for design, code quality, and system robustness.
• Partner effectively with Product Management, Architecture, and other teams to shape, prioritize, and execute the product roadmap.
• Balance immediate problem-solving with long-term strategic planning to drive sustainable innovation.
• Drive cross-team initiatives and projects from concept to completion.
• Take a hands-on approach when needed, providing code reviews, architecture guidance, and technical support to unblock the team.
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