Senior Linux Sensor SDET — Automation & CI/CD Excellence

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Equity awards

Job summary

CrowdStrike is hiring a Tools Engineer to deliver and maintain Linux-based tooling for the Falcon sensor on Linux platforms. The role focuses on test pipelines, distro provisioning, and collaborating with product engineering to improve quality and velocity.

Location is hybrid with 2–3 days on-site per week at one of the posted locations; you will drive automation and ensure compatibility across Linux environments while leveraging AI to optimize workflows.

Qualifications

• Expert Python knowledge.
• Advanced knowledge of Jenkins development, operations and debugging.
• Advanced knowledge of building test pipelines and strategies.
• Experience with multiple Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE), kernel versions (2.6.x through 7.x+).
• Note: Our extensive support matrix requires solving complex compatibility challenges.
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
• Fluency with CLI tools in the Linux environment (GNU/Posix).
• BS degree in Computer Science and/or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years‑experience or greater in software engineering, quality engineering, or configuration management.
• 10+ years or greater of software development experience in Python and/or C/C++.
• Able to communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a globally distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Define, build, and maintain tools to improve scale and efficiency in our product development and validation processes.
• Support and improve existing tools for Linux sensor build and testing.
• Drive continuous improvement in our automation and CI/CD tools.
• Drive and own improvements in compatibility and product quality coverage.

Skills

Python

Jenkins

C/C++

Linux CLI

Test pipelines

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE)

Kernel versions 2.6.x-7.x+

Job description

CrowdStrike is hiring a Tools Engineer to deliver and maintain Linux-based tooling for the Falcon sensor on Linux platforms. The role focuses on test pipelines, distro provisioning, and collaborating with product engineering to improve quality and velocity.

Location is hybrid with 2–3 days on-site per week at one of the posted locations; you will drive automation and ensure compatibility across Linux environments while leveraging AI to optimize workflows.