Process
I applied through a recruiter.
Like the previous comments mentioned below, it is one of the most unconventional interview processes, which makes me think there is no standard in qualification. The coding round was way too easy, so there were almost 20+ minutes left during the interview process. I was asked the same Q&A questions in each interview, so there is a lack of coordination. Overall, it was pretty disappointing. You probably shouldn't waste your time unless you know someone who works at Cribl.
Questions
What's TCP/UDP? There were a lot of Q&A questions which the interviewer just read from Google Sheets.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Cribl Staff Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
Cribl's interview process for their Staff Software Engineer roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Cribl's Staff Software Engineer interview process.
Cribl Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Company. Smart people. 👍Staff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeFebruary 17, 2026Pros: Really engaged team Leadership team seems to have a good vision Lots of smart peopleCons: There’s a lot of work to do. It is definitely a more demanding job than some others.
- 5.0People first companyStaff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeOttawa, ONNovember 21, 2022Pros: Generous compensation Very enthusiastic co-workers with a shared vision Remote-first culture InnovativeCons: Dealing with some growing pains; some things that worked for 12 people don't work for 50+
- 5.0Great People. Great Company.Staff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 20, 2022Pros: - Fully remote work environment with solid respect for your timezone - Really interesting work - Smart people with tons of support - Good benefits/compensationCons: - Information overload. There is TONS of stuff going on and ramping up on all of it can be intimidating (having said that, you are given the time to do it)
