Sandbox Agentic Engineer (Remote, CAN)

CrowdStrike; Halifax; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Equity rewards

Generous vacation

Parental leaves

Professional development

Job summary

CrowdStrike Canada ULC is seeking an AI Agent Engineer to advance LLM-based agents within our AI-native cybersecurity platform. You will own the lifecycle from prototype to production and collaborate across teams to transform enterprise workflows.

You should have hands-on experience building AI agents, strong Python skills, and familiarity with frameworks like vLLM and FastAPI, plus exposure to LoRA/QLoRA fine-tuning and modern LLM platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience building AI agents using LLMs and deploying them in production.
• Strong Python programming skills and software delivery mindset.
• Familiarity with prompt engineering and model fine-tuning techniques.
• Understanding of evaluation frameworks for AI agents.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle: from prototype to production deployment.
• Lead development of AI agents using modern frameworks (vLLM, SGLang).
• Optimize agent performance through prompt engineering and fine-tuning.
• Design scalable solutions balancing cost, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with teams to transform enterprise workflows.

Skills

Python

LLM agent development

Prompt engineering

Fine-tuning (LoRA/QLoRA)

Deployment frameworks

LLM platforms

Education

Masters or PhD in related field

Tools

vLLM

SGLang

FastAPI

OpenAI

Anthropic

Job description

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. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. 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 proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. 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.

About The Role

Are you ready to level up from building basic AI agents to crafting game-changing solutions? We're looking for a talented AI Agent Engineer who's already gotten their hands dirty with LLMs and is ready to make their mark in cybersecurity.

What You'll Do

• Own the full lifecycle: from prototype to production deployment
• Lead development of AI agents using modern frameworks (vLLM, SGLang)
• Optimize agent performance through prompt engineering and fine-tuning
• Design scalable solutions that balance cost, performance, and security
• Collaborate with teams to transform enterprise workflows

Agent Development

• Experience building and deploying LLM-based agents
• Understanding of prompt engineering fundamentals
• Exposure to fine-tuning techniques (LoRA, QLoRA)
• Basic knowledge of evaluation frameworks

Core Skills

• Strong Python chops
• Familiarity with deployment frameworks (vLLM, SGLang, FastAPI
• Experience with modern LLM platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)

What Makes You Stand Out

• You've built and shipped AI agents beyond tutorial projects
• You're comfortable with rapid prototyping and iteration
• You understand the importance of AI safety and responsible development
• You can explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• You're eager to learn and adapt as AI technology evolves
• Portfolio of agent projects you can walk us through
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Bonus Points

• You've worked with production ML/AI systems
• You're curious about cybersecurity
• You have experience with data privacy considerations
• Masters or advanced degree in related field
• You've contributed to open-source AI projects

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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CrowdStrike Canada ULC is committed to equal pay for equal work in its compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in Canada is $115,000 - $165,000 CAD per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. This is Canadian-based employment, and it is expected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work in Canada. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process are subject to background checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/or reference checks.

Ready to build something meaningful? Let's talk about your agent building experience and where you want to take it next.