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 Role Platform engineering builds the underlying software infrastructure powering Cribl's diverse suite of products. The Identity Security and Compliance (IDSC) team within Platform focuses on building capabilities such as authentication, authorization, SSO, MFA, RBAC, IDP syncing, SCIM provisioning, and credential management. They also lead the charge in securing compliance certifications to unlock customers in highly regulated markets and industries. In short, this team gives the largest, most security and compliance conscious organizations in the world the trust needed to adopt Cribl safely and securely. We are looking for a dedicated Senior Staff Software Engineer for our Platform team who is passionate about identity management, authentication and authorization, and leading technical vision for secure and robust identity protocols. This role involves significant backend development with a focus on full-stack TypeScript, leveraging AWS and other cloud technologies to build resilient, scalable solutions across different deployment mechanisms (on-premise, cloud, hybrid). Your technical leadership will drive large-scale architectural changes, automate testing, and enhance continuous deployment systems across the platform area. As An Active Member Of This Team, You Will * Develop and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs with a focus on user identity, authentication and authorization. * Implement industry-standard identity providers and protocols to manage user identities. * Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers and guiding the team towards best practices. * Drive continuous deployment (CI/CD) and automated testing strategies to ensure software quality. * Collaborate with Product and Operations teams to define the vision and scope of our identity management solutions. * Collaborate with the architecture team to help drive the vision of the team and the broader platform area. * Work across the platform area with other staff+ engineers. This position may require stand-by, on call, or off hours duties If You've got it - We Want it * 12+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on identity management and related security protocols. * Extensive experience with full-stack TypeScript development, emphasizing backend systems. * Proficient in cloud technologies, particularly AWS. General knowledge of various cloud environments is a plus. * Proven track record of driving large-scale architectural changes and addressing complex technical challenges. * Strong expertise in designing and implementing automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines. * Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and inspire engineering teams. * Passion for learning new technologies and staying updated with industry trends. * Proven ownership and delivery of enterprise grade features * A positive and constructive attitude, encouraging teamwork, motivation, and a supportive work environment. Salary Range ($240,000 - $280,000) The salary for this role is dependent on geographic location. The salary offered within the range described will be based on the individual candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, Cribl also offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and paid time off, a fertility treatment benefit, 401(k), equity, and eligibility for a discretionary company-wide bonus. Bring Your Whole Self 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, and 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. Interested in joining the Cribl herd? Learn more about the smartest, funniest, most passionate goats you'll ever meet at
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