Principal Backend Engineer, Agentic AI (Remote)

CrowdStrike; Sunnyvale (CA); Remote; USD 185,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer for Agentic AI, focusing on AI-driven security solutions. The role involves leading development efforts, collaborating with teams, and mentoring staff while addressing complex challenges in a remote-friendly environment.

Benefits

Remote-friendly culture

Competitive compensation

Wellness programs

Professional development

Employee resource groups

Social opportunities

Vibrant office culture

Qualifications

• 15+ years with B.S., 12+ years with M.S., or 10+ years with PhD in a related field.
• 6+ years leading SaaS and hybrid-cloud application development.
• 3+ years with Agentic AI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of AI solutions, including sophisticated AI agents.
• Design, develop, and deploy AI applications using LLMs.
• Mentor team members and define performance benchmarks.

Skills

Python

Go

Scala

Java

Education

B.S.

M.S.

PhD

Tools

Agentic AI platforms

APIs

Databases

Serverless architectures

Cloud platform development

Job description

Principal Backend Engineer, Agentic AI (Remote)

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About CrowdStrike

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects organizations by stopping breaches with an AI-native platform. We process billions of events daily and maintain a culture of innovation, flexibility, and autonomy. Join us to be part of a mission that matters in the future of cybersecurity.

About The Role

Our NG-SIEM product group seeks a hands-on Principal Engineer to lead Agentic AI investments, focusing on AI-powered security experiences at scale, handling petabytes of data daily. You will contribute across all system aspects to realize AI-driven solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of AI solutions, including sophisticated AI agents and model integration.
• Design, develop, and deploy AI applications using LLMs, the Agentic framework, and related technologies, ensuring scalability, accuracy, and reliability.
• Collaborate with enterprise teams to integrate models and meet roadmaps.
• Mentor team members and define performance benchmarks.
• Stay current with AI advancements and apply them to improve systems.
• Address complex technical challenges aligning with business goals.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during development and production.
• Advise leadership on AI development strategies.

Qualifications

• 15+ years with B.S., 12+ years with M.S., or 10+ years with PhD in a related field.
• 6+ years leading SaaS and hybrid-cloud application development.
• 3+ years with Agentic AI platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Amazon Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, OpenAI).
• Strong programming skills in Python, Go, Scala, or Java; experience in distributed systems.
• Experience with APIs, databases, serverless architectures, and cloud platform development.
• Knowledge of algorithms, distributed system design, load balancing, and microservices.
• Ability to work effectively with remote teams.

Bonus Points

• Experience in the security industry.

Benefits

• Remote-friendly culture, competitive compensation, wellness programs, and professional development.
• Employee resource groups, social opportunities, and a vibrant office culture.

CrowdStrike is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities. For assistance, contact [e-mail].

The salary range in the U.S. is $185,000 - $295,000 plus incentives, equity, and benefits. Salary is determined by experience, skills, and location.