Principal Product Manager - Linux/Containers/Kubernetes (Remote)

CrowdStrike; United States; Remote; USD 155,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

CrowdStrike is seeking a Principal Product Manager to lead initiatives around Cloud Workload Protection for Linux, Kubernetes, and containers. This role involves collaboration with various teams to enhance product features, conduct market analysis, and define strategies for product positioning. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in product management within the cloud security sphere, ensuring innovative solutions meet customer needs while managing cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Remote-friendly and flexible work culture

Market leader in compensation and equity awards

Comprehensive wellness programs

Competitive vacation and holidays

Paid parental and adoption leaves

Professional development opportunities

Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise product management experience with Linux & K8s cloud security.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong quantitative and business analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead product initiatives for Cloud Workload Protection for Linux and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Data Science on threat trends.
• Define go-to-market strategy with marketing.
• Conduct competitive analyses.

Skills

Product Management

Linux

Kubernetes

Cloud Security

Communication

Collaboration

Quantitative Analysis

Education

Engineering or BS in Computer Science

Master’s & Business Administration (desirable)

Job description

Principal Product Manager - Linux/Containers/Kubernetes (Remote)

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. 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:

The Product Management team is seeking an experienced Principal Product Manager who is technical, collaborative, and truly excited about building great cloud security products. In this role, you will bring your in-depth knowledge of cloud workload protection for Linux, including Kubernetes and Container market to help guide the evolution of CrowdStrike’s Cloud Security Product Offerings. You will work closely with engineering, researchers, product marketing, sales, support, and other product managers. You will bring existing knowledge about product management best practices and apply them in delivering significant new features and enhancements, addressing the needs of DevOps. The successful candidate will have the ability to interface and influence cross-functional teams throughout the company.

What You'll Do:

Act as the product leader for major initiatives around Cloud Workload Protection for Linux, Kubernetes and containers.

Understands the Linux and K8s Security markets and capabilities

Utilize strategic insight and organizational skills to identify unmet customer needs, define use cases, and advance the functional capabilities of this offering

Interact with different audiences such as Cloud Security Architects, DevOps, Incident Responders, Developers and Hunters to define innovative products.

Collaborate closely with Engineering and Data Science to understand threat and attack trends and deliver new visibility and defenses

Partner with marketing to help define go-to-market strategy & messaging, assist with product positioning, benefits, and target personas

Engage with sales and support to champion recent releases and guide future product direction

Partner with UX Professionals to help deliver a world class user experience

Conduct competitive analyses and maintain current information regarding competitive activity

Work on a team of high-performing product professionals in a very collaborative environment

What You'll Need:

5+ years of enterprise product management experience, with direct experience in Linux & K8s cloud security

Understanding of Linux, Cloud Workload Protection, CI/CD and the DevSecOps culture and needs.

Engineering or BS degree in computer science or equivalent work experience, Master’s & Business Administration is desirable

Adept at understanding and curious about new technologies, systems, and tools

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to properly translate and articulate positioning and technology

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers in research, engineering, and product marketing

Strong quantitative and business analysis skills

Ability to prioritize numerous simultaneous tasks

Proven ability to work effectively with both local and remote teams

This position requires up to 10% travel to customer and CrowdStrike locations worldwide

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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.

If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail] for further assistance.

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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 hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. 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:

The Product Management team is seeking an experienced Principal Product Manager who is technical, collaborative, and truly excited about building great cloud security products. In this role, you will bring your in-depth knowledge of cloud workload protection for Linux, including Kubernetes and Container market to help guide the evolution of CrowdStrike’s Cloud Security Product Offerings. You will work closely with engineering, researchers, product marketing, sales, support, and other product managers. You will bring existing knowledge about product management best practices and apply them in delivering significant new features and enhancements, addressing the needs of DevOps. The successful candidate will have the ability to interface and influence cross-functional teams throughout the company.

What You'll Do:

• Act as the product leader for major initiatives around Cloud Workload Protection for Linux, Kubernetes and containers.

• Understands the Linux and K8s Security markets and capabilities

• Utilize strategic insight and organizational skills to identify unmet customer needs, define use cases, and advance the functional capabilities of this offering

• Interact with different audiences such as Cloud Security Architects, DevOps, Incident Responders, Developers and Hunters to define innovative products.

• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Data Science to understand threat and attack trends and deliver new visibility and defenses

• Partner with marketing to help define go-to-market strategy & messaging, assist with product positioning, benefits, and target personas

• Engage with sales and support to champion recent releases and guide future product direction

• Partner with UX Professionals to help deliver a world class user experience

• Conduct competitive analyses and maintain current information regarding competitive activity

• Work on a team of high-performing product professionals in a very collaborative environment

What You'll Need:

• 5+ years of enterprise product management experience, with direct experience in Linux & K8s cloud security

• Understanding of Linux, Cloud Workload Protection, CI/CD and the DevSecOps culture and needs.

• Engineering or BS degree in computer science or equivalent work experience, Master’s & Business Administration is desirable

• Adept at understanding and curious about new technologies, systems, and tools

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to properly translate and articulate positioning and technology

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers in research, engineering, and product marketing

• Strong quantitative and business analysis skills

• Ability to prioritize numerous simultaneous tasks

• Proven ability to work effectively with both local and remote teams

• This position requires up to 10% travel to customer and CrowdStrike locations worldwide

#LI-CW1

#LI-OC1

#LI-Remote

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.

If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail] for further assistance.

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CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.

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Right to Work

CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to equal pay for equal work in its compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $155,000 - $255,000 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, job level, supervisory status, and location.Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:06-04-2025

About the company

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. is a cybersecurity technology company based in Sunnyvale, California.

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