Sr. Backend Engineer II, Cloud - Next-Gen SIEM (Remote)

CrowdStrike; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company is seeking a Sr. Backend Engineer II to develop their Next-Gen SIEM platform. The role involves designing scalable features, leading projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance threat detection. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in software development, particularly in cloud-native environments, and a strong grasp of security principles. The position offers a remote-friendly culture, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Remote-friendly and flexible work culture

Competitive compensation and equity

Wellness programs

Paid leaves

Professional development

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development with cloud-native and distributed systems experience.
• Expertise in programming languages like Go, Python, Java, or C#.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of cloud-native microservices for SIEM platform.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence.
• Provide operational support for production, including on-call rotations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Go

Kafka

Redis

OpenSearch

PostgreSQL

Grafana

Jira

Job description

Join to apply for the Sr. Backend Engineer II, Cloud - Next-Gen SIEM (Remote) role at CrowdStrike.

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes, and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission has been to stop breaches with our advanced AI-native platform, processing trillions of events daily across distributed systems. We foster a culture of flexibility and autonomy, welcoming talented individuals passionate about innovation and cybersecurity. Join us to make a significant impact in the field.

About The Role

Are you passionate about building cloud-based security solutions? Do you enjoy solving complex problems in high-volume environments? CrowdStrike seeks a Senior Engineer II - Cloud to develop our Next-Gen SIEM platform, focusing on detections and UEBA capabilities that handle trillions of events daily. You will design and implement scalable features that empower organizations to defend against cyber threats effectively.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development of cloud-native microservices for our SIEM platform, focusing on detection and UEBA capabilities.
• Own complex projects, making technical decisions and guiding architecture using collaborative tools like Miro.
• Work with cross-functional teams to enhance threat detection, define solutions, and contribute to strategic planning.
• Utilize technologies such as Go, Kafka, Redis, OpenSearch, PostgreSQL to build scalable solutions.
• Optimize existing systems for stability and performance, using monitoring tools like Grafana.
• Mentor junior engineers, participate in interviews, and promote technical excellence.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables through best practices like testing, code reviews, and documentation.
• Lead technical discussions and influence broader product strategies.
• Provide operational support for production, including on-call rotations.
• Manage tasks effectively in a high-trust environment using Jira.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in software development with cloud-native and distributed systems experience.
• Expertise in programming languages like Go (preferred), Python, Java, or C#.
• Experience designing large-scale data processing systems.
• Knowledge of security, threat detection, and UEBA principles.
• Proven leadership in technical projects.
• Experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative mindset for cross-team work.

Bonus Points

• Experience in cybersecurity or intelligence fields.
• Familiarity with SIEM or log management solutions.
• Knowledge of big data technologies like Kafka, OpenSearch, Spark.
• Experience with machine learning and AI in cybersecurity.

Benefits

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture.
• Competitive compensation and equity.
• Wellness programs, paid leaves, professional development.
• Employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, vibrant office culture.

CrowdStrike is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities. For assistance or accommodations, contact [e-mail]. We participate in E-Verify and are committed to equal pay practices.