Engineer III, Cloud - CTIO (Hybrid)

Socket.dev; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellness programs

Generous vacation

Parental leave

Professional development

Employee networks

Job summary

CrowdStrike is seeking a senior engineering leader to help scale our cloud-based security platform from Redmond and beyond. You will define and implement key cloud components, deliver low-latency services, and collaborate with AI teams to advance our next-generation capabilities.

You will drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and champion fast, thoughtful delivery while maintaining ownership over critical system reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field.
• 6+ years building and operating high-volume, highly resilient Tier-1 cloud services.
• Strong knowledge of Go or Java.
• Able to move fast and lead collaboration across teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience driving technical decisions across groups.
• Ownership mindset.
• Mentorship and code/design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement significant components of our new cloud architecture.
• Deliver low-latency and highly scalable services.
• Partner with desktop agent and AI teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in hiring, design reviews, post mortems, and growing technical skills.

Skills

Go

Java

Cloud architecture

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Mentorship

Education

BS in Computer Science

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:

We’re building the next generation technologies which will power CrowdStrike for the next ten years. You’ll join a fast-moving team taking a blank-slate approach to scaling our systems and using AI to stop breaches.

Note:

This is a hybrid role based out of our offices in Redmond, WA, Sunnyvale, CA, Austin, TX, NYC, or Toronto with an expectation of being in the office at least 2 days per week.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead efforts in defining and implementing significant components of our new cloud architecture, collaborating with our most senior technologists
• Deliver low-latency and highly scalable services
• Partner closely with our desktop agent and AI teams
• Drive continuous improvement in hiring, design reviews, post mortems, and growing the technical skills our team needs to excel.

What You’ll Need:

• B.S. Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 6+ years of experience building and operating high-volume, highly resilient Tier-1 cloud services and systems
• Strong knowledge of Go, Java, or similar technologies
• Skill at finding simply elegant solutions to complex problems
• Ability to move fast and deal with ambiguity while leading collaboration across teams
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas in writing and verbally
• Experience driving technical decisions across groups and stakeholders
• Strong sense of ownership in what you build
• Passion for developing teams through code reviews, design reviews and mentorship
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

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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, 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 $120,000 - $180,000 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 $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.