
About Cribl
Empowering enterprises with data observability solutions
Key Highlights
- Raised $592.5 million in funding across Series D
- Surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue
- Headquartered in Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA
- Offers a data observability pipeline for improved data management
Cribl is a leading data observability platform headquartered in Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA. The company empowers enterprises to optimize their data management with its observability pipeline, which helps users reduce low-value data and improve routing. With over $100 million in annual recurring ...
🎁 Benefits
Cribl offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement plan, and up to 4 weeks of paid medical le...
🌟 Culture
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Skills & Technologies
Overview
Cribl is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to enhance their Search Federation capabilities. You'll work with technologies like Java, SQL, and Elasticsearch to optimize data queries and improve performance. This position requires strong experience in software engineering and a passion for innovative data solutions.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in building scalable systems that handle complex data queries. Your expertise in Java and SQL allows you to develop efficient solutions that meet customer needs, and you have a strong understanding of data visualization and operational data management. You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working with cutting-edge technologies to solve challenging problems.
You are familiar with Elasticsearch and have experience optimizing query performance in distributed systems. Your knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes enables you to deploy applications seamlessly and manage containerized environments effectively. You are a proactive communicator who enjoys sharing ideas and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive projects forward.
Desirable
Experience with data lakes and cloud storage solutions is a plus, as is familiarity with observability tools and practices. You are comfortable working in a remote-first environment and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to a company that values both productivity and a sense of humor.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer at Cribl, you will play a key role in enhancing the Search Federation capabilities of our platform. You will design and implement features that enable customers to find, analyze, and visualize their operational data efficiently. Your work will involve optimizing query performance and ensuring that our solutions are scalable and reliable.
You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand customer requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Your contributions will directly impact how our customers interact with their data, allowing them to make informed decisions based on real-time insights.
In addition to feature development, you will participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers, helping to foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the team. You will also engage in troubleshooting and debugging complex issues, ensuring that our systems remain robust and performant.
What we offer
At Cribl, we believe in empowering our employees to do their best work, wherever they are. We offer a flexible remote work environment that allows you to balance your professional and personal life. Our team is composed of passionate individuals who are dedicated to solving the most pressing data needs of our customers.
We provide competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional development and growth within the company. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a good laugh along the way.
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