About the Role
CrowdStrike is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer to join our AI Detection and Response (AIDR) Cloud team. In this role, you will architect and build the next generation of AIDR services that processes millions of AI security events per second and manage petabytes of critical AI data. We're seeking innovative problem-solvers who can take ownership of complex technical challenges across our platform. This is an opportunity to work at unprecedented scale with cutting-edge cloud technologies while making a direct impact on organizations worldwide protecting them from sophisticated AI based threats.
Responsibilities
- Architect enterprise-grade solutions that scale seamlessly.
- Build reusable platform libraries to accelerate development across multiple engineering teams.
- Drive operational excellence through rapid issue resolution, thorough root cause analysis, and proactive system improvements.
- Collaborate effectively across engineering teams to drive testing best practices.
- Deliver with velocity while maintaining the highest standards of security and reliability.
- Design and implement highly scalable microservices, frameworks, and platform components.
- Develop comprehensive tests focusing on reliability, accuracy, and performance.
- Conduct thorough code and design reviews with focus on testability, security, and scalability.
- Integrate seamlessly with the CrowdStrike ecosystem of services and APIs.
- Drive root cause analysis for production issues and implement preventive measures.
- Mentor team members on secure coding practices, testing methodologies, and cloud-native development.
Requirements
- 10+ years of software development experience in building enterprise-grade products.
- 5+ years of experience developing microservices that run in cloud-native environments.
- Strong computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, distributed systems).
- Expertise in at least one cloud-native programming language (Go, Python, Java).
- Deep understanding of cloud architectures and microservices.
- Deep understanding of web services (REST, gRPC, Protocol Buffers or similar API technologies).
- Deep understanding of data storage systems (PostgreSQL, Redis or similar databases).
- Deep understanding of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes or similar orchestration platforms).
- Proven track record of deploying services to at least one cloud environment (AWS/OCI/GCP/Azure).
- Strong debugging skills with ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems.
- Experience with cloud monitoring, profiling, and optimization tools.
- Ability to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.
Skills
- Previous experience in cybersecurity companies or security-focused products.
- Deep understanding of AI/ML security challenges, threats, and mitigation strategies.
- Experience with real-time data processing systems (Kafka, Pulsar, Splunk).
- Contributions to open-source libraries and/or frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
- Experience with GCP, OCI, and Kubernetes.
- Experience with AWS and API Gateway.
- Golang experience.
- Experience with MS CoPilot Ecosystem and MS Agent Studio.
- Experience with highly scalable and performant Cloud Native Service on AWS.
Location
- Hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week on-site at one of the posted locations.
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 10+ years of software development experience.
- 5+ years of experience in developing microservices.
Salary/Compensations
- Base salary range for U.S. candidates: $140,000 - $215,000 per year.
- Eligibility for bonuses.
- Eligibility for equity grants.
Benefits
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards.
- Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
- Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge.
- Paid parental and adoption leaves.
- Professional development opportunities for all employees.
- Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections.
- Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.
- Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe.
- Health insurance.
- 401k.
- Paid time off.
About the Company
- CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting the people, processes, and technologies that drive modern organizations.
- Since 2011, CrowdStrike's mission is to stop breaches, redefining modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform.
- The company works on large-scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day.
- CrowdStrike's customers span all industries, relying on the company to keep their businesses running, communities safe, and lives moving forward.
- CrowdStrike is a mission-driven company, cultivating a culture that gives every CrowdStriker flexibility and autonomy to own their careers.
- The company seeks talented individuals with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation, and a fanatical commitment to customers, community, and each other.
- CrowdStrike was founded in 2011 to address the fundamental problem that sophisticated attacks could not be solved with existing malware-based defenses.
- Founder George Kurtz realized a new approach was needed, combining advanced endpoint protection with expert intelligence to pinpoint adversaries.
- CrowdStrike's core mission is to stop breaches.
Equal Opportunity
- CrowdStrike is an equal opportunity employer.
- Committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued and empowered to succeed.
- Supports veterans and individuals with disabilities through an affirmative action program.
- Committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
- The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- All employment decisions are based on valid job requirements.
- For assistance accessing or reviewing information, submitting an application, or requesting an accommodation, contact recruiting@crowdstrike.com.
- CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.
- Notice of E-Verify Participation.
- Right to Work.
