Staff Backend Engineer - Cribl Edge (Windows)

Role:

Cribl Edge pushes the power of Cribl Stream to endpoints.  Combined with automatic log discovery and metrics production, Cribl Edge empowers developers and operations teams to discover relevant telemetry hidden in unknown and legacy applications that have limited tooling. 

It allows administrators to explore, collect, transform, and route their data right at their egress points.  Whether used on its own or paired with other Cribl products like AppScope and Stream, Edge provides powerful access to data that would otherwise be unreachable. 

We are looking for a Staff Engineer to lead the efforts of expanding Edge support to Windows platforms.  This work is important to the business as it enables Edge to run on a wider range of operating systems that our customers rely on.  As a member of the Edge development team, you will partner with other systems and UI engineers to expand on the capabilities of the product which includes new features and integrations with Cribl Stream and AppScope.  

This role is equal parts research and development.  If you’re passionate about diving deep into new technology and building high performing software for Microsoft Operating systems this might be the right fit for you!  A successful candidate will have Windows system knowledge and experience with working with WMI, PowerShell, SysInternals, etc.  If flexibility is also something that you are about, it is good to note that this is a fully remote role and Cribl is a remote first company.  Our culture embraces the diversity of team members spread all across multiple countries around the world. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead research and development of Windows specific features for Edge
• Rapidly develop subject matter expertise in diverse technologies with which we want to integrate 
• Design, develop, test, and maintain code that produces the desired outcomes for our customers 
• Develop expert level knowledge of software development using Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, Docker, and Git
• Ensure product features are working as expected by creating robust test plans paired with comprehensive automated tests
• Collaborate with other engineers, product managers, UX designers, and business teams to translate feature specifications into implementable code

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of backend software development experience
• Demonstrated experience building Windows applications leveraging system APIs
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft operating systems fundamentals
• Demonstrated experience developing applications in a Linux/Unix environment
• Enjoy learning new technologies and ability to develop prototypes quickly
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems
• Experience with using and developing REST APIs
• Strong sense of ownership with focus on high quality and high performing deliverables

Bonus points:

• No fear! Speak your mind
• Good jokes, or maybe better, bad jokes
• A love for goats

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Stock Options
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• 401(k) plan offered
• Parental Leave
• Professional Development and Career Growth
• Generous Vacation and Holiday Policy, including 2 Floating Holidays to use for holidays you observe
• Social Responsibility Employee Group that reflects our value-driven company culture

Diversity drives innovation, enables better decisions to support our customers, and inspires change for the better. We’re building a culture where differences are valued and welcomed. We work together to bring out the best in each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.