Principal Software Engineer, Cross-Platform Sensor (Hybrid)

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.; Redmond, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

Wellness programs

Generous vacation

Parental leaves

Professional development

Job summary

CrowdStrike is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for the Sensor team, focusing on Linux, Windows, and macOS. You will own core features for the lightweight agent, guiding design and delivery across multiple OS subsystems and distributed teams.

You’ll collaborate with CTO- and CTIO-level stakeholders, mentor engineers, and drive features from concept through demonstrations at sprint ends in a hybrid model from Redmond, WA or other listed locations.

Qualifications

• Strong C/C++ skills with cross-OS experience.
• In-depth Linux OS internals understanding.
• Proven debugging of memory corruption and performance bottlenecks.
• Experience delivering major features in distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sensor teams on architecture and initiatives.
• Conceptualize and develop new product features.
• Provide guidance for cross-platform delivery across Windows, macOS, Linux.
• Lead features through design to delivery with sprint demos.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration across locations.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Linux internals

Memory debugging

Performance optimization

Team collaboration

AI usage

Tools

eBPF

Job description

CrowdStrike is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for the Sensor team, focusing on Linux, Windows, and macOS. You will own core features for the lightweight agent, guiding design and delivery across multiple OS subsystems and distributed teams.

You’ll collaborate with CTO- and CTIO-level stakeholders, mentor engineers, and drive features from concept through demonstrations at sprint ends in a hybrid model from Redmond, WA or other listed locations.