Software Engineer III - Linux Content Development (Remote, CAN)

Software Engineer III - Linux Content Development (Remote, CAN)

Software Engineer III - Linux Content Development (Remote, CAN)

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. 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. 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 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 Team:
The Content Development (CD) team resides within the Endpoint Protection area of CrowdStrike. The CD team focuses on strategic research into new Falcon Sensor capabilities to identify various tactics and techniques used by adversaries. We accomplish this by focusing on OS security/internals for all major supported platforms (Windows, Mac, and Linux) and exposing the right data to the sensor in a supportable and performant manner. Most of our projects involve months of research, planning, coordination, and implementation to be successful.

About the Role:
CrowdStrike Falcon Host is a two-component security product. One component is a “sensor”: a driver installed on client machines that observes system activity and recognizes malicious behavior, providing on-box prevention capability and remote telemetry to the Falcon Host cloud. The sensor processes thousands of events per second to provide deep visibility into operations on the endpoint. This is a Linux Engineer role in the engineering team that delivers code for the Linux sensor. SDE’s in the team own design and development of core features on the platform. The team operates under Agile development principles and ships frequently.

In this role you will research techniques for detecting malicious activity and develop them into production-level solutions for deployment. This role requires a combination of deep understanding of Linux kernel and user space and a large amount of solution creativity. The role is a split of research and implementation working alongside a small group of engineers.

What You’ll Do:

• Research, design and develop software for deployment
• Own features from design to delivery
• Collaborate with a multi-functional team spread across geographies
• Troubleshoot issues with the product as reported from customers responsively
• Other projects as assigned

What You’ll Need:

• Deep knowledge of Linux Internals
• Familiarity and ideally experience with the Linux kernel programming and/or eBPF technology
• Can develop high-quality code in one and ideally more of the following languages: 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, conformance to standards)
• Ability to collaborate and deliver enterprise software working with various teams CI, testing, release management and quality assurance teams
• Experience in reverse engineering, vulnerability research, security application software development is a plus
• Able to communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a distributed team

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
• 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 Resource Groups, geographic neighbourhood groups and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• 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.