Sr Engineering Manager, Developer Tools & Productivity

B2B SAAS data observability software.Cribl does differently.What does that mean? It means we are a serious company that doesn't take itself too seriously; and we're looking for people who love to get stuff done, and laugh a bit along the way. We're growing rapidly - looking for collaborative, curious, and motivated team members who are passionate about putting customers first. As a remote-first company we believe in empowering our employees to do their best work, wherever they are.As the data engine for IT and Security many of the biggest names in the most demanding industries trust Cribl to solve their most pressing data needs. Ready to do the best work of your career? Join the herd and unlock your opportunity.Why You'll Love This RoleCribl is looking for a visionary Engineering Manager to transform and lead our Engineering Productivity function. The Engineering Productivity team owns Cribl's Software Development Lifecycle end-to-end and is a key carrier of our engineering culture.This role involves working with all Cribl Engineering and technical teams to create tools, standards, integrations and processes that enable engineering productivity, velocity, quality, governance and security.As An Active Member Of Our Team, You Will... Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team dedicated to developing Engineering tools, standards and integrations Drive velocity, throughput, quality, governance and security across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Identify and build metrics, KPIs and SLOs for end-to-end engineering effectiveness Champion data-driven decision making while applying expert judgment and carefully considering customer and cross-functional needs Foster a culture of craft and technical excellence through tooling, processes and by setting high standards for design, code quality, and production robustness Break down a high-level strategy into actionable steps to realize the long-term vision while delivering business value at every interim step Take a hands-on approach when needed, providing code reviews, architecture guidance, and technical support to unblock the team Drive projects from concept to completion, including customer outreach, problem statement, idea generation, design, implementation, testing and adoption Foster a customer-centric culture, ensuring the team remains focused on delivering exceptional tools, platforms and processes that delight engineers Attract, hire, and nurture top talent while promoting an inclusive and diverse team environment Collaborate closely with other leaders to ensure alignment across cross-functional teams and achieve company-wide goals Balance immediate problem-solving with long-term strategic planning to drive sustainable innovation This position will require stand-by, on-call, or off-hours dutiesIf You've Got It - We Want It Proven experience leading distributed engineering teams with a focus on collaboration and effective delivery Expertise in and passion for DevOps tools, productivity metrics and developer platforms Background in building and deploying software within a SaaS environment Demonstrated ability to hire, train, and mentor high-performing engineers, supporting all stages of software development and maintenance Experience leading remote teams in a dynamic, Agile environment is a significant advantage Track record of establishing and promoting strong engineering practices and processes Comfortable working with customers to understand pain points and collaborate on improvements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience, with 15+ years of industry experiencApply here:

Created: 2025-10-06