Sr. Engineering Manager, AI on Sensor (Hybrid)

CrowdStrike Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity awards

Wellness programs

Generous vacation

Parental leave

Professional development

Employee networks

Great culture

Job summary

CrowdStrike in Toronto is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the CTIO team's AI-on-endpoint initiatives, guiding cross-platform sensor development (Windows/macOS/Linux) and orchestrating ML pipelines for on-device inference. You will own the roadmap and mentor a distributed team across data science, cloud, and sensor platform groups.

You will drive architecture, design quality, and scalable solutions while partnering with stakeholders to deliver major features on the Falcon Host

Qualifications

• Proficient in C++ and Windows/macOS/Linux internals.
• Hands-on experience operationalizing ML models on endpoints.
• Experience shipping major features and releases.
• Previous Sr. Manager or Engineering Manager with direct reports.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate in a distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sensor development teams on architecture and initiatives.
• Conceptualize and develop new product features.
• Guide cross‑platform delivery (Windows, macOS, Linux).
• Own features end‑to‑end from design to delivery and demos.
• Coordinate with teams across multiple locations.

Skills

C++ knowledge

OS internals

ML on endpoint

Leadership

Distributed teams

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. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

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, then provides 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, and performs rich correlation and computation to identify malicious events and blocks malicious activity. The cloud component aggregates sensor telemetry for each customer's network, correlates malicious behavior across multiple machines, and presents our customers' operations teams with a prioritized summary of the threats detected in their environments. This is a Sr. Engineering Manager role in the CTIO team. In this role you will build and lead a team that brings multiple AI-based strategies together into a cohesive, integrated capability on our next-generation sensor platform across Windows, macOS and Linux. You will own the roadmap for AI on the endpoint, from operationalizing machine learning models and building the data pipelines that feed them to delivering efficient on-device inference, and you will partner closely with data science, cloud and sensor platform teams to turn research into shipped product. As a Sr Engineering Manager, you will be expected to have ownership over all major components and development projects as well as hiring, training and growing your team. You will be required to assist with architecting solutions and support in implementing our core features. Features will cross-cut most core OS subsystems such as file system, memory and process, and networking. Many features are also built in a ways that they will have shared components across multiple platforms. You need to be able to lead projects efficiently while maximizing performance and minimizing costs, making sure high standards are being followed when it comes to design, coding quality, and unit and component testing. The CTIO team at CrowdStrike is responsible for defining and executing the company's technology vision and strategy, driving innovation and overseeing the development and evolution of the Falcon platform. The CTIO ensures CrowdStrike maintains its position as a technology leader by fostering engineering excellence, aligning technical capabilities with business objectives, and anticipating emerging threats and market trends.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with all the sensor development teams, across the company, on architecture and strategic initiatives.
• Conceptualize and develop new product features.
• Provide guidance and support to development teams in designing and implementing software for cross-platform delivery (Windows, macOS, Linux).
• Take ownership of features throughout the entire lifecycle, from initial design to final delivery, including presenting product demonstrations at the conclusion of each sprint.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration with teams situated in various locations.

What You'll Need:

• General knowledge and understanding of C++ and Windows/macOS/Linux Operating System internals
• Hands-on experience operationalizing machine learning models on the endpoint, including building the data pipelines that collect, transform and deliver sensor telemetry for model training, evaluation and on-device inference.
• Experience working with teams to ship major features and releases.
• Previous experience as either a Sr. Manager or Engineering Manager with direct reports
• Ability to lead, mentor, communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a distributed team

Bonus Points:

• Strong background in scalable, light-weight and highly performing systems
• OS system expertise for core concepts and subsystems
• Familiarity and experience with Agile process
• Knowledge and expertise in the Security landscape

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. CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program. Notice of E-Verify Participation. Right to Work. CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $160,000 - $250,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off. For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here. 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 $175,000 - $250,000 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.