• Build, lead, and grow a high-performing engineering organization responsible for one of Confluent's most critical services • Lead the technical strategy to scale our metrics infrastructure to handle 10x data volume over the next 2 years • Drive the roadmap for new metrics datasets, query capabilities, and integration patterns • Ensure 99.99%+ availability, sub-second query performance, and seamless incident response • Partner with multiple teams across Telemetry, Cloud Infrastructure, and Product to deliver end-to-end observability solutions • Define and execute the multi-year technical roadmap for the Metrics Platform, including Data infrastructure cluster evolution, data retention strategies, and query optimization • Build, mentor, and grow a world-class engineering team • Partner with Product Management to define and prioritize the Metrics API roadmap based on customer needs and business impact • Align with Confluent's broader observability strategy across Cloud and Platform offerings • Establish metrics and KPIs to measure system performance, system reliability, and customer satisfaction

WHO WE ARE At Basis, we empower agencies and brands with cutting-edge software that automates digital media operations. Our all-in-one platform supports seamless planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation across direct, programmatic, search, and social media. We’re not just building advanced technology; we’re also building a culture where passionate, motivated individuals come together to drive meaningful change. Our commitment to inclusivity and growth ensures our employees thrive both professionally and personally. With our headquarters in Chicago, we offer flexible work options across the U.S. and Canada, including remote, hybrid, or on-site at headquarters. ABOUT THE TEAM Technology is at the core of what we do. Basis innovative Engineering team designs and develops new features and integrations for Basis, our industry-leading, comprehensive software solution. Our platform processes over 300 billion events per day and uses AI and machine learning to automate and simplify the entire digital campaign process. The Financial Integrations team builds, scales, and maintains mission‑critical integrations with financial systems, ensuring accurate, timely, and automated financial operations across the digital advertising lifecycle. We power core workflows by delivering reliable, high‑quality data synchronization across platforms. Partnering closely with Product and Data teams, we ensure the end‑to‑end integrity, transparency, and consistency throughout the organization. WAYS YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE This role operates as a true player‑coach: you will lead the team while also contributing hands‑on to architecture, design, and implementation. You will also contribute by: - Developing strong relationships with Product Management, UX, QA, and partner Engineering teams to ensure smooth execution of projects with many interconnected dependencies. - Managing and mentoring your direct reports through clear expectation‑setting, regular feedback, and proactive support for career growth, ownership, and accountability. - Demonstrating deep expertise in financial systems to anticipate risks across accounting, data validation, compliance, and integration complexity, while ensuring technical solutions align with business objectives. - Establishing and upholding high standards of quality, reliability, observability, security, and data integrity within the integrations space. - Driving successful delivery of integration features by managing scope, timelines, and cross‑team dependencies—ensuring solutions are correct, stable, and aligned with financial workflows. - Building and retaining a strong engineering team with expertise in system integrations, data pipelines, and financial systems—leveraging both internal recruiting processes and your own network. - Creating and sustaining a positive, high‑performing, inclusive culture. Set expectations for respectful and inclusive behavior, foster open communication, and encourage diverse perspectives. Celebrate team achievements and individual contributions to build morale and drive engagement. - Taking an active role in the career development of your direct reports—championing their growth, strengths, and long‑term success. WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE - Min 8 years of experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, etc. - 2 years of management experience - Strong technical skills in designing and scaling applications in a microservice architecture. - Commitment to creating inclusive, respectful environments where all voices are valued and supported. - Thoughtful approach to collaboration, design, and decision-making that prioritizes equity, access, and continuous learning. - Ability to effectively contribute code within our technology stack. BONUS POINTS - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field - Experience with entire development cycle of projects in a fast-paced workplace. - Excited by a fast-paced product development environment. - Ad-tech or Fin-tech experience OUR TECH STACK - Ruby, Java, Python, and React.js - Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka - PostgreSQL, NoSQL - AWS Integrity in Hiring At Basis, integrity is at the core of how we hire. To protect our candidates and our company, we verify identity, education, and employment history for all hires. Some roles may also require onsite or in-person interviews as part of the process. Any misrepresentation of identity, experience, or skills may result in removal from the hiring process or termination of employment. We value transparency and authenticity and expect the same from every applicant. Anything Else? Don’t have every skill listed? No problem! We know experience can be built in many ways. If you have relevant skills that aren't reflected in your resume, we encourage you to share them in an optional cover letter. Life with Basis We’re committed to our people’s growth and well-being because our success is tied to theirs. That’s why we’ve earned recognition as a top workplace, including: Ad Age, #1 Best Places to Work 2025, WorkLife's #1 Most Committed to Work Life Balance, and the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces in Chicago. We offer competitive perks, including a flexible work week, 401k/RRSP matching, mental health support, paid sabbaticals, generous parental leave, flexible work options, and more. Basis is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate all team members regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, disability, age, and beyond. If you need assistance with interview accessibility, please contact talent.acquisition@basis.com. Your privacy is important to us, view our policy here.

Lead the design and delivery of data engineering solutions, mentor team members, foster client relationships, and manage project work plans to drive impactful business outcomes using Microsoft technologies.

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. This is a remote role based in Washington, DC Why You’ll Love This Role This is a people-first technical leadership role for someone who enjoys developing high-performing teams while staying close to the customer. You’ll lead and mentor a regional Solutions Engineering team, setting clear standards for technical excellence, sales partnership, and execution. You’ll have the opportunity to shape how pre-sales work gets done - reinforcing strong methodology, coaching consultative selling skills, and partnering closely with Sales leadership to drive meaningful revenue outcomes. You’ll balance strategy with hands-on leadership, supporting complex customer engagements while helping your team grow their technical depth and confidence. As An Active Member Of Our Team, You Will… - Lead the Public Sector Solutions Engineering team, reinforcing sales methodology and metrics-led best practices - Provide ongoing mentorship to SEs on pre-sales techniques for securing new clients and expanding within existing customers, across our full portfolio of solutions - Continually assess and develop the technical capabilities of each team member to ensure each SE reaches and maintains the required technical knowledge to perform their pre-sales duties effectively - Provide periodic performance reviews, assess skill sets, handle personal issues, and provide personal/professional development opportunities - Partner with Regional Sales Directors and support Sales/SE teams, leveraging sales campaigns in order to achieve revenue targets - As the technical leader in the West, deliver customer presentations, present technical information about Cribl’s products and services, conduct product demonstrations, and oversee SE-led Proof of Value events - Identify problem areas and formulate relevant solutions, and execute on solutions effectively. - We are a remote-first company, and work happens across many time zones – you may be required to perform duties outside your standard working hours occasionally If You’ve Got It - We Want It - Proven track record of successfully leading a technical pre-sales region at a software company that drives target attainment, meeting monthly, quarterly, and annual quota targets - Background of successfully selling land then expand deals to the US Federal Government (CIV, DoD, IC and leverage the Channel and FSI Communities) - Ability to teach SEs how to identify new and existing opportunities through consultative selling methodologies - Experience in understanding and executing sales plays with an SE team, specifically land and expand plays, and tailoring those plays to drive revenue in your region - Ability to communicate effectively in presentations with executive-level customers, direct reports, and the Cribl Leadership Team - Experience building technical champions within customers and prospects, including fostering relationships with senior executives - Proven self-starter with a motivated attitude to be able to manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities simultaneously - Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a pleasant and professional attitude towards your team, customers and co-workers - Active Clearances, repeated history of success to a specific government vertical - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent AND a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in pre-sales, preferably in a leadership capacity - Ability to travel up to 30% - Strong preference will be given to candidates with a background in selling Security and/or DevOps solutions. Salary Range ($189K -$217k) 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. #LI-JK1 #LI-Remote 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 cribl.io/about-us.