Engineering Manager, Sensor (Remote, East Coast)

CrowdStrike; New York (NY); Remote; USD 135,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CrowdStrike is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Falcon sensor team. This remote role involves leading software development teams, owning product features, and collaborating across locations. Ideal candidates should have deep C++ knowledge, experience in OS internals, and a proven track record in team leadership.

Benefits

Remote-friendly and flexible work culture

Competitive compensation and equity

Wellness programs

Paid parental and adoption leave

Professional development opportunities

Community and volunteer groups

Vibrant office culture with amenities

Great Place to Work Certified

Qualifications

• Experience as an Engineering Manager with direct reports.
• Ability to lead, mentor, communicate, and collaborate in a distributed team environment.
• Experience shipping major features and releases with teams.

Responsibilities

• Attract, develop, and grow top technical talent.
• Own features from conception to deployment.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams across locations.

Skills

C++

Low-level OS internals

Debugging memory issues

Leadership

Collaboration

Job description

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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 using our advanced AI-native platform. We work on large-scale distributed systems, processing nearly 3 trillion events daily, with 3.44 PB of RAM across our C* servers. Our customers span various industries, relying on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses and communities safe. We foster a culture of flexibility and autonomy, encouraging talented individuals passionate about innovation and customer success to join us. Ready to make an impact? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About The Role

CrowdStrike Falcon Host is a security product with two components: a sensor (driver) installed on client machines to observe system activity and recognize malicious behavior, and a cloud component that aggregates telemetry, correlates threats, and provides insights to customers. We are seeking an Engineering Manager for the team responsible for content and prevention policies on the Falcon sensor. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in hiring, retaining, and leading software development teams, owning features from design to delivery, and working across all OS layers such as file system, memory, process, and networking.

What You'll Do

1. Attract, develop, and grow top technical talent to strengthen our industry leadership
2. Develop new product concepts
3. Support development teams in designing and building software
4. Own features from conception to deployment, including product demos at sprint end
5. Collaborate with multi-functional teams across locations

What You'll Need

1. U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, authorized to work solely in the U.S.
2. Deep knowledge of C++
3. Strong understanding of low-level OS internals (Windows, Mac OS, or Linux)
4. Experience as an Engineering Manager with direct reports
5. Ability to lead, mentor, communicate, and collaborate in a distributed team environment
6. Experience debugging memory issues, process contention, and system performance
7. Experience shipping major features and releases with teams

Bonus Points

• Prior cybersecurity experience

This role requires periodic background and fingerprint checks per government client requirements.

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
• Competitive compensation and equity
• Wellness programs
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Community and volunteer groups
• Vibrant office culture with amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified

CrowdStrike is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culture of inclusion and diversity. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities. For assistance or accommodations, contact [e-mail]. We participate in the E-Verify program. The salary range in the U.S. is $135,000 - $215,000 plus incentives, equity, and benefits, determined by experience, skills, and location.