Database Reliability Engineer III - Data Services (Remote, CAN)

CrowdStrike; United States; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cybersecurity is seeking a highly technical Engineer III to join their Data Services team. This role involves maintaining and automating large-scale database systems, including technologies like Cassandra and ElasticSearch. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with engineering and customer support teams to resolve critical production issues. With a focus on innovation and a commitment to customer success, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven company that values flexibility and autonomy. Join a team where your expertise can make a significant impact in the future of cybersecurity.

Benefits

Remote-friendly work culture

Market leader in compensation

Comprehensive wellness programs

Competitive vacation and holidays

Paid parental and adoption leaves

Professional development opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Vibrant office culture

Great Place to Work Certified

Qualifications

• Strong experience with large-scale datastores and cloud environments.
• Proven ability to work effectively with local and remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and automate database systems using Cassandra, ElasticSearch, and Kafka.
• Develop infrastructure services for a full devops model.

Skills

Cassandra

ElasticSearch

Kafka

Zookeeper

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Ruby

Linux

AWS

Configuration Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Chef

Salt

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. We have 3.44 PB of RAM deployed across our fleet of C* servers - 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 also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. 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 is looking to hire an Engineer III to the Data Services team to help us take our database systems to the next level. We’re looking for a highly-technical, hands-on engineer, who loves to work with data plane services like Cassandra, ElasticSearch, and Kafka, and is comfortable building automation around large-scale cloud-based critical systems. We’ll be looking at candidate CVs with an eye on achievement -- what you’ve accomplished in the past tells us the most about what you can do for us in the future.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain a deep understanding of the data components - including Cassandra, ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, Kafka, Zookeeper, MySQL and PostgreSQL, and use that understanding to operate and automate properly configured clusters.
• Develop infrastructure services to support the CrowdStrike engineering team’s pursuit of a full devops model.
• Work closely with Engineering and Customer Support to troubleshoot time-sensitive production issues, regardless of when they happen.
• Keep petabytes of critical business data safe, secure, and available.

What You’ll Need:

• Configuration management (Chef or Salt) and/or strong Ruby experience.
• Experience with large scale datastores using technologies like Cassandra, ElasticSearch, Kafka, Zookeeper, and MySQL.
• Experience with large-scale, business-critical Linux environments.
• Experience operating within the cloud, preferably Amazon Web Services.
• Proven ability to work effectively with both local and remote teams.
• Track record of making great decisions, particularly when it matters most.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A combination of confidence and independence with the prudence to know when to ask for help from the rest of the team.
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field, such as CS, CIS or Engineering.

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 regardless of level or role.
• Employee Resource Groups, geographic neighbourhood 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 $110,000 - $180,000 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.