Full-Time

Engineering Manager

Observability

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Airtable

Airtable

501-1,000 employees

SaaS platform for workflow and data management

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$240k - $361kAnnually

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Requirements
  • 7+ years in Software Engineering
  • 2+ years as the manager of a team
  • Experience with building and operating metrics, logging, or tracing systems at a large scale
  • Experience with Clickhouse, Grafana, and Open Telemetry preferred
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the hands-on technical leader of a 4-person (plus plans to grow) Observability software team.
  • Develop the vision, identify high-impact early projects, build consensus across the infrastructure org for your proposed architectural evolutions, and deliver your projects.
  • Support other engineers on your team and ensure high quality delivery.
  • Serve as a steward for the existing components of Airtable’s observability stack including logging, tracing, metrics, profiling, and alerting.

Airtable offers a platform that merges spreadsheet and database functionalities, allowing users to manage workflows and data without advanced technical skills. Users can create custom applications for various purposes, such as project management and customer relationship management, and visualize their data in multiple formats. The company operates on a subscription-based model with different pricing tiers, catering to a wide range of clients from individuals to large organizations. Airtable's goal is to simplify data management and make software creation accessible to everyone.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

-25%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Airtable's continuous investment in new features, including AI capabilities, positions it as a leader in the SaaS market.
  • The platform's flexibility and ease of use make it appealing to a broad range of clients, from small businesses to large enterprises.
  • Airtable's high-profile client base, including over 50% of the Fortune 500, underscores its market credibility and growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • The recent rounds of layoffs may indicate underlying financial instability or strategic misalignment, potentially affecting employee morale and job security.
  • The competitive SaaS market requires Airtable to continuously innovate to maintain its edge, which can be resource-intensive.

What makes Airtable unique

  • Airtable's unique blend of spreadsheet and database functionalities allows users to create custom applications without advanced technical skills, setting it apart from traditional project management and CRM tools.
  • The platform's adaptability for diverse use cases, from project management to unique applications like cattle tracking, offers unparalleled flexibility.
  • Airtable's recent acquisitions, such as Bayes for advanced data visualization and Airplane for software tooling, enhance its value proposition and competitive edge.

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Benefits

We have your medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% covered (and your dependents covered at 80%)

High deductible health plan available with health savings account contribution

Complimentary One Medical membership for individuals and dependents

Monthly “Lifestyle Wallet” to use for benefits like personal fitness (e.g., gym memberships, fitness equipment, etc.) to pet care to nutrition coaching, and more.

Complimentary mental health support via Modern Health Family planning support (fertility, adoption, and surrogacy)

Flexible and generous time off and sick time benefits

16 weeks of parental leave

Annual Learning & Development wallet to support your career development

Emergency backup care for dependents

Access to financial planning and legal support