Principal Software Engineer, Endpoint AI Framework (Remote)

CrowdStrike, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global cybersecurity leader based in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Principal Engineer to define an endpoint AI learning framework. The role involves developing security capabilities, leading a team as well as working hands-on with model architectures. The ideal candidate should have strong C/C++ skills and experience with machine learning, AI platforms, and endpoint systems. Enjoy a remote-friendly culture with comprehensive benefits.

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

Employee Networks and volunteer opportunities

Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities

Responsibilities

• Define the next generation endpoint AI framework for our Falcon sensor.
• Lead development of the AI framework as an architect and thought leader.
• Design interfaces for interaction with the Falcon sensor.
• Define resource utilization limits for AI-powered security.
• Define testing approaches to ensure efficacy and performance.

Skills

Leadership experience developing and delivering ML and AI models

Understanding of common AI platform technologies

Experience working with runtime data in high performance environment

Familiarity with AI hardware acceleration using NPU or GPU

Strong endpoint development experience on Windows, Linux, or macOS

Strong C/C++ development experience

Experience with systems-level programming

Ability to work with teams crossing organizational boundaries

Track record of owning solutions from design phase through post-delivery

Record of engineering technology leadership

Job description

CrowdStrike, Inc. is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting people, processes, and technologies that drive modern organizations. We are seeking a Principal Engineer to help define our endpoint AI learning framework.

About the Role

CrowdStrike's Sensor Security Platform team builds foundational security capabilities for Crowstrike's Falcon sensor, which runs on over 50 million endpoints worldwide. We are significantly expanding our AI and machine learning capabilities on the endpoint.

The successful candidate will help deliver new security capabilities on the endpoint by leveraging deep learning and machine learning. This job is not about securing AI agents themselves - it is about using AI running on the endpoint as a tool for endpoint security.

What You Will Do

• Work with stakeholders in data science, endpoint engineering, and product groups to define the capabilities for a next generation endpoint AI framework for our falcon sensor.
• Lead development of that framework as an individual contributor; architect; and thought leader.
• Lead technology direction for a highly performant and cross platform model delivery framework.
• Design interfaces which our models will use to interact with our falcon sensor, which runs on millions of Windows, Linux, and macOS endpoints worldwide.
• Define resource utilization limits and optimize solutions to provide AI powered security on the endpoint while maintaining our agent's lightweight footprint.
• Define approaches for testing (efficacy, regression, performance). Define approaches to produce repeatability with testing, while operating with runtime (vs static) data.

What You'll Need

• Leadership experience developing and delivering ML and AI models.
• Understanding of common AI platform technologies, such as ONNX, OpenVino, or others.
• Experience working with runtime data and in a high performance environment.
• Familiarity with AI hardware acceleration using the NPU or GPU.
• Strong endpoint development experience on at least one of our major platforms - Windows, Linux, or macOS.
• Strong C/C++ development experience.
• Experience with systems level programming.
• Ability to work with teams crossing organizational boundaries.
• Track record of owning solutions from design phase through post-delivery.
• Record of engineering technology leadership.

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 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.