Cribl

Sales Engineer, Seattle/Portland (Strategic)

United States full-time Mid $150,000 - $190,000
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About the role

Join the company that’s building the telemetry infrastructure for the AI era. At Cribl, we partner with IT and Security teams at many of the world’s biggest enterprises, including half of the Fortune 100, to bridge the gap between AI ambition and infrastructure reality. As the AI Platform for Telemetry, we give customers the choice, control, and flexibility to manage and analyze telemetry for both humans and agents, so they can build what’s next.

We’re one of the fastest‑growing private companies and a leading player in a massive, fast‑moving market. With a global workforce, we’re remote‑first and grounded in a simple idea: software is a people business. Cribl is the place where curious, collaborative people can do their best work, grow fast, and bring their full selves to the herd.

Location: Seattle or Portland
Why You'll Love This Role
As a Solutions Engineer, you'll get to flex your technical chops and storytelling skills by helping customers uncover the full potential of Cribl in real-world environments. With the freedom of remote work and the excitement of solving unique data challenges, every day brings something new—and impactful.

As An Active Member Of Our Team, You Will…

Help customers understand the value of Cribl during the sales process

Demo the product and answer customer questions during initial sales calls

Support customers during proof of concept sessions

Document interesting use cases in blog posts and product documentation

Up to 30% Travel

We are a remote-first company and work happens across many time-zones – you may be required to occasionally perform duties outside your standard working hours

If You’ve Got It - We Want It

Experience with Logs, Metrics, IT Operations and Security

Background in Sales Engineering, Professional Services, or Support

Play with the product, be prepared to give us feedback

You live in Seattle or Portland

Experience working remotely

The salary for this role is dependent on geographic location and will be based on the individual candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

In addition to base salary, for sales and some sales-adjacent roles, employees are eligible to earn incentive compensation (commission). For all other roles, employees are eligible to participate in the Cribl Corporate Bonus Program.

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), and equity.

Base Salary Range

$150,000—$190,000 USD

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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Technology & IT Content Writing Operations Remote Collaboration Sales Writing Mid level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Sales Engineer, Seattle/Portland (Strategic) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Cribl?
  3. Which of Content Writing, Operations and Remote Collaboration have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Content Writing, Operations and Remote Collaboration.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Sales Engineer, Seattle/Portland (Strategic) role because I can bring practical experience in Content Writing, Operations and Remote Collaboration, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Cribl needs from this hire.

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