Senior Director of Engineering — AI-First Cybersecurity

CrowdStrike Inc.; Redmond; Hybrid; AUD 335,000 - 499,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

Health & wellness programs

Generous vacation and holidays

Parental and adoption leaves

Professional development

Employee networks

Vibrant office culture

Great Place to Work certification

Job summary

CrowdStrike Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering to shape and lead our AI-native engineering organization. You will drive strategic direction, mentor managers, and oversee large-scale delivery across multiple U.S. locations, ensuring security and operational excellence.

Hybrid role with on-site work at Sunnyvale, Redmond, NYC, or Austin, and collaboration with cross-functional leaders to push innovation and resilient software development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple teams or departments.
• Strategic track record of delivering business impact through technology.
• Deep expertise in engineering management and technical architecture.
• Strong communication and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Lead and mentor engineering managers and senior staff to foster high performance.
• Oversee delivery of large-scale projects ensuring quality, security and resilience.
• Drive organizational resilience and adapt engineering practices to evolving tech landscapes.
• Collaborate with Product, Security, and Business stakeholders to prioritise initiatives.

Skills

Leadership at scale

Strategic thinking

Engineering management

Executive communication

AI in engineering

Job description

CrowdStrike Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering to shape and lead our AI-native engineering organization. You will drive strategic direction, mentor managers, and oversee large-scale delivery across multiple U.S. locations, ensuring security and operational excellence.

Hybrid role with on-site work at Sunnyvale, Redmond, NYC, or Austin, and collaboration with cross-functional leaders to push innovation and resilient software development.