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Sales Engineer, UK

Cribl · Remote · UK

Base
£95K–£127K
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
19d ago

Still open · checked 3h agoon Cribl's careers page

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
Base is listed but not OTE. Ask what the variable is and how many people hit it.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Pipeline
Doesn't say where pipeline comes from. Ask.
Time on market
Open 18 days.
Company hiring
Ramping up: posted 17 sales roles in the last 30 days. That many open roles can also mean churn. Ask how many reps are still there from last year.

Based only on what the posting says. Flags are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percent of reps hit quota last year?

    Not in the posting

  2. 2.

    What's the OTE, and what did the median rep earn last year?

    No OTE listed

  3. 3.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    Not in the posting

  4. 4.

    Where does pipeline come from: inbound, SDRs, or me?

    Not in the posting

  5. 5.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Not in the posting

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    Always ask

The role

Technical pre-sales role supporting IT and Security buyers at large enterprises with Cribl telemetry through demos, whiteboards and POVs, aligning value to business problems. UK residency required; up to 30% travel.

Enterprise

Selling motion

Not stated in the posting.

Who you are selling to

Enterprise

Pipeline expectations

Not stated in the posting.

Compensation

£95K–£127K base

What is not disclosed

This posting doesn't tell you:

  • OTE
  • Quota size
  • Quota attainment
  • Average deal size
  • Territory
  • Sales cycle length

The questions above cover the big ones.

Full posting
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: UK 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 and align to their business problems. - Own the customer technical engagement and relationships. - Deliver technical validation to the customer through whiteboards, Demo’s and POVS. - 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 - Strong background in Pre-Sales - Solution Engineering - Strong customer relationship builder. - Experience across multiple industries. - Familiar with Sales methodologies - MEDDPICC - Command of the Message - You live in the UK (Note: While Cribl is a remote-first company, this role requires residency in the UK) - Fluent English is required, both written and spoken. - Experience working remotely #LI-GV1 #LI-Remote The salary for this role is dependent on country of employment 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 offers a benefits package that may include retirement/pension support, paid holidays and paid time off, remote office setup support, equity, and other wellness and support programs. Benefits vary by country in accordance with local requirements and market practice. Base Salary Range £95,000-£127,000 GBP 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.
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