Staff Software Engineer - Platform (Remote in Poland)
About the Role
Join Cribl as a Staff Software Engineer in a fully remote position based in Poland. As a Staff Software Engineer - Platform, you will play a pivotal role in evolving Cribl Cloud, the engine that powers our suite of observability products. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a remote-first environment where you can truly empower yourself to do your best work.
What You'll Do
- Design, build, and own highly scalable, cloud-native services using TypeScript, Node.js, and React.
- Lead the technical execution of large, cross-cutting initiatives from initial design through production delivery.
- Act as the technical glue between long-term strategic visions and the team’s daily execution to ensure architectural integrity.
- Raise the engineering bar through rigorous design reviews, deep-dive code reviews, and by advocating for observability and security at every level.
- Tackle unique scaling challenges by designing systems that handle massive data throughput with minimal latency.
- Mentor and grow the technical skills of the engineers around you, fostering a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement.
- Partner closely with Product, Infrastructure, and Engineering leadership to translate ambitious requirements into robust technical solutions.
- Identify technical risks early and proactively propose architectural shifts to maintain platform reliability.
Requirements
- Extensive experience building and operating production-grade full-stack applications using TypeScript, Node.js, and React.
- Deep understanding of asynchronous programming, the Node.js event loop, and React performance optimization at scale.
- Proven track record of leading complex, multi-month technical projects from ambiguity to successful deployment.
- Strong background in building and consuming scalable APIs and managing state across complex distributed systems.
- Deep familiarity with cloud-native development and modern container orchestration using AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- A hands-on, pragmatic mindset that balances long-term architectural health with the need to ship and iterate quickly.
- Comfort working in a fully remote, fast-paced environment with a high degree of autonomy.
Nice to Have
- Experience with observability tools and practices.
- Familiarity with security best practices in software development.
- Previous experience in a startup environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary range of $120,000 to $150,000 annually.
- Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and a passionate team.
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Inclusive company culture that values diversity and innovation.
This Staff Software Engineer role at Cribl offers a unique opportunity to work remotely in Poland while leading innovative projects in cloud software development. Enjoy a competitive salary and a supportive work culture.
Who Will Succeed Here
Proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js with hands-on experience in building scalable cloud-native applications, particularly on AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring robust API integrations.
Self-motivated and disciplined individual who excels in a fully remote work environment, demonstrating strong time management skills and the ability to deliver high-quality work independently.
A strong problem-solver with a mindset geared towards continuous improvement and innovation, capable of architecting solutions that enhance the performance of observability products.
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