Engineer III, TechOps CICD SDA

CrowdStrike Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity awards

Wellness programs

Vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Professional development

Employee networks

Job summary

CrowdStrike seeks a software engineer to join the global TechOps SDA team, focusing on CI/CD pipelines and automation for the CrowdStrike platform. You will design scalable pipelines, improve developer experience, and ensure reliability across enterprise-scale deployments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, implementing IaC, and advancing secure development practices in a remote-friendly, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong coding abilities in an OOP language (Python/Java/Groovy/Go).
• 6+ years of DevOps experience with software development focus.
• Hands-on CI/CD experience (GitLab CI/Jenkins/GitHub Actions) in an enterprise.
• Production containerization with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP and architecture patterns.
• SCM knowledge and advanced Git workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable CI/CD pipelines and IaC solutions.
• Create self-service tools within CI/CD to reduce developer toil.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and automated remediation for services.
• Collaborate with engineering to establish best practices and guidance.

Skills

Python

Java

Groovy

Go

DevOps

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Git workflows

Tools

GitLab CI

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Terraform

CloudFormation

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 are looking for a software engineer to join CrowdStrike’s global TechOps CICD Software Delivery Automation (SDA) team. You will collaborate with a high-performing, cross-functional team to design, build, and optimize CI/CD workflows that power software delivery for millions of customers worldwide. This role focuses on CI/CD pipeline reliability, developer experience, and automation at enterprise scale.

What You’ll Do:

• Design & Build : Develop scalable CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code solutions using modern DevOps toolchains

• Developer Experience : Create self-service tools and frameworks within the CI/CD space that reduce developer toil and accelerate delivery cycles

• Reliability Engineering : Implement monitoring, alerting, and automated remediation for our owned services

• Collaboration : Partner with engineering teams to establish best practices and provide technical guidance through pipeline creation and optimization.

What You’ll Need:

Required Qualifications

• Programming Skills : Strong coding abilities using an OOP language (i.e. Python, Java, Groovy, or GO)

• 6+ years of DevOps experience with a strong focus on software development.

• CI/CD Expertise : Hands-on experience with GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms within an enterprise environment.

• Containerization : Production experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration

• Cloud Platforms : Working knowledge of AWS, GCP, or Azure services and architecture patterns

• Version Control : SCM experience including advanced Git workflows and branching strategies (Bitbucket, Gitlab)

Preferred Qualifications

• Monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Logscale)
• Experience with GitOps methodologies (ArgoCD, Flux)
• Experience with IaC solutions such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi

What We’re Looking For:

• Collaboration : Excellent communication skills for working across global, distributed teams

• Problem-Solving : Strong analytical thinking and troubleshooting capabilities

• Security Mindset : Understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure development practices

• Continuous Learning : Self-motivated to stay current with evolving technologies and industry best practices

• Quality Focus : Attention to detail with emphasis on documentation, testing, and maintainable solutions

• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Work Environment:

• Global, remote-friendly team with occasional travel (1-2 business trips annually)
• Collaborative culture emphasizing knowledge sharing and mentorship
• Fast-paced environment with opportunities for technical growth and innovation

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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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