About the Role
CrowdStrike is seeking a Senior-to-Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) for our NG-SIEM Product Group. In this role, you will own building and ensuring the proper operation of the distributed test and release automation that ensures the quality of this platform. The ideal candidate has a passion for ensuring software quality, developing robust test automation solutions, and leading a team of SDETs to deliver high-quality products in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of scalable and efficient automated testing architecture
- Build and guide the end-to-end release automation for all of our releasable entities
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams, operations teams, release management team and various stakeholders across the organization
- Act as a technical and thought leader for quality assurance practices
- Thrive in hands-on coding environment, leading by example in crafting solutions with the big picture in mind
- Navigate and manage ambiguity while delivering innovative solutions
Requirements
- Experience in building, planning and executing medium term product goals and the ability to juggle making pragmatic tradeoffs between short-time delivery needs vs long-term product goals
- Extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance, with a strong focus on test automation
- Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale test automation frameworks
- Expert-level proficiency in one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or C#
- Experience with testing tools, and best practices (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
- In-depth knowledge of various testing methodologies: behavior, functional, performance, unit, security, contract, etc.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to lead and mentor a team of SDETs
- Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
- Experience with large-scale log management products, particularly those handling ingest volumes of double-digit petabytes per day
- Exposure to or experience with cybersecurity products
- Existing exposure to Go, Kafka, GraphQL, Kubernetes, Jenkins
- This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.
Skills
- AI
- Test Automation
- Software Quality Assurance
- JavaScript
- Python
- Java
- C#
- Playwright
- Cypress
- Selenium
- JUnit
- TestNG
- Cucumber
- CI/CD
- Jenkins
- GitLab CI
- Azure DevOps
- Behavioral Testing
- Functional Testing
- Performance Testing
- Unit Testing
- Security Testing
- Contract Testing
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Agile Methodologies
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Log Management
- Cybersecurity
- Go
- Kafka
- GraphQL
- Kubernetes
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Hybrid
- On-site
Experience Level
- Senior
- Principal
Salary/Compensations
- $160,000 - $250,000 per year
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 regardless of level or role
- 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
- Eligibility for bonuses
- Equity grants
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off
About the Company
- Global leader in cybersecurity, protecting people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations.
- Mission: stop breaches, redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform.
- Work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day.
- Customers span all industries.
- Mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work.
- CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy.
- Expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation.
- Use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems.
- Always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other.
- The future of cybersecurity starts with you.
Equal Opportunity
- CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
- CrowdStrike is 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. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.
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