Senior Linux Sensor Engineer - Cybersecurity Platform

CrowdStrike; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Parental leaves

Professional development

Employee networks

Great Place to Work Certified

Job summary

CrowdStrike is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to design and develop Linux-based software for our Falcon Host sensor on servers. You will own features from design to delivery, collaborating with a distributed team across locations, and troubleshooting customer-reported issues in a fast-paced, security-focused environment.

The role emphasizes high-concurrency Linux development, memory/performance optimization, and leveraging AI-enabled decision-making to improve security workflows.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C/C++ with strong Linux/Unix development experience.
• Experience with high concurrency and multi-threading.
• Strong memory management and performance optimization.
• Experience shipping major features as a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a distributed team and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Linux software for deployment on server.
• Own features from design to delivery.
• Collaborate with multi-functional team in various locations.
• Troubleshoot issues with the product as reported from customers.
• Other projects as assigned.

Skills

C/C++

Linux/Unix

Multi-threading

Reliability

Memory usage

Standards compliance

Team collaboration

Distributed teamwork

AI in workflows

Job description

CrowdStrike is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to design and develop Linux-based software for our Falcon Host sensor on servers. You will own features from design to delivery, collaborating with a distributed team across locations, and troubleshooting customer-reported issues in a fast-paced, security-focused environment.

The role emphasizes high-concurrency Linux development, memory/performance optimization, and leveraging AI-enabled decision-making to improve security workflows.