As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re 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. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.
About the Role:
This is a Software Development Engineer role on the Cloud Runtime Protection team that builds the core of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform: the lightweight sensor. You will be at the forefront of securing the next generation of cloud-native and AI workloads. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies like eBPF, you will design and implement critical, high-performance features in the sensor. Your innovations will extend the Falcon platform's unparalleled power to deliver seamless visibility, advanced detection, and robust prevention for the emerging threat landscape of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning infrastructure running across millions of systems in dynamic environments like Kubernetes. Join us to defend the cloud's most sensitive, mission-critical operations.
This role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week on-site at one of the posted locations.
What You'll Do:
Build comprehensive runtime security solutions for Cloud and AI workloads deployed at scale
Design and develop highly scalable and highly performant linux system software components for security
Engage and influence cutting edge security designs of Major Cloud & AI service Providers through Crowdstrike's engineering partnerships
Ensure systems and components reliability and performance through monitoring, testing, and debugging. Debug product issues found through test or customer cases to identify root cause and use the input to improve tests.
Work closely with a team of engineers to support and continue a culture of high product quality and excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sensor and cloud solutions.
Work collaboratively with product and release management to control risk, improve quality, and streamline our release cycles
Participate in code reviews and provide technical guidance to team members.
Participate in engineering best practices, including topics like secure coding, testing paradigms, debugging, performance measurement, code reviews, CI/CD and OS internals, to ensure that our sensor code is fast and reliable
Lead strategic technical initiatives focusing on AI workloads, VMs, Containers and Orchestrators security in multiple public and private cloud environments
Other projects as assigned
What You'll Need:
10+ years of experience working on product features on Linux or Unix in C/C++ with the following characteristics:
high concurrency requirements needing strong use of multi-threading
high reliability requirements
detailed requirements on low-level operating characteristics (memory usage, efficient performance, correct conformance to external standards)
Experience developing Kernel modules for Linux
Experience developing production eBPF code for security or networking
Experiences in programming cloud native workload using public cloud platforms, Private Cloud Platforms and container technologies (like Kubernetes, Docker…)
Experience designing and developing in Windows environment is a plus
Experience working with hypervisors and virtualization technologies is a plus
Experience working on a team to ship major features and releases
Ability to communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a distributed team
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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
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
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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