Sr. Engineer II - Linux Sensor (Remote)

CrowdStrike; Sunnyvale (CA); Remote; USD 135,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company seeks a Sr. Software Engineer to drive development in innovative endpoint security solutions. This role involves designing and building features for a multi-platform sensor system with a focus on performance and reliability, contributing to a mission that transforms cybersecurity.

Benefits

Remote-friendly work culture

Market leader in compensation

Comprehensive wellness programs

Competitive vacation and holidays

Paid parental and adoption leaves

Professional development opportunities

Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of C/C++, Linux OS internals required.
• Experience in scalable system design preferred.
• Ability to lead and mentor in a distributed team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and build software with cross-platform capabilities.
• Own features from design to delivery, participating in product demos.
• Develop sensor platform modules to enhance reliability and scalability.

Skills

Scalable systems

Low-level Linux OS

Concurrency

Thread development

Debugging

Agile process

Job description

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. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day. We have 3.44 PB of RAM deployed across our fleet of C* servers - and this traffic is growing daily. 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

CrowdStrike Falcon Host is a two-component security product. One core component is a “sensor”, which is a driver installed on client machines that observes system activity and recognizes malicious behavior, then provides on-box prevention capability and remote telemetry to the Falcon Host cloud. The cloud component aggregates sensor telemetry for each customer’s network and correlates malicious behavior across multiple machines and presents our customers’ operations teams with a prioritized summary of the threats detected in their environments.

Join CrowdStrike and become a key member in building the most innovative endpoint security solution in the world. Our sensor development team is responsible for building the endpoint sensor which deploys on multiple platforms including Windows, Mac, and Linux. As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will be expected to have ownership over major components and development projects. You will be required to assist with architecting solutions and support in implementing our core features. Features will cross-cut most core OS subsystems such as file system, memory and process, and networking. Many features are also built in a way that they will have shared components across multiple platforms. You need to be able to lead projects efficiently while maximizing performance and minimizing costs, making sure high standards are being followed when it comes to design, coding quality, and unit and component testing.

What You’ll Do

• Work with distributed and multi-functional teams in designing and building software with cross-platform capabilities – primarily on Linux but also (Windows, MacOS)
• Own features from design to delivery including participation in product demo at the end of the sprint
• Design and develop sensor platform modules and tools to improve sensor reliability, scalability and debuggability
  
  

Why You’ll Need

• Strong background in scalable, light-weight and highly performing systems
• Strong low-level Linux OS internals and concepts
• In depth knowledge of concurrency, multi-core, thread development and synchronization
• In depth knowledge of Linux OS, C/C++ and OS Kernel, Driver Development
• Experience debugging memory corruptions, contentions and system performance
• Experience working with teams to ship major features and releases.
• Lead, mentor, communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a distributed team
• Familiarity and experience with Agile process
  
  

Bonus Points

• Experience working with eBPF
• Knowledge in Security space
  
  

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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.

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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 $0 - $0 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:08-03-2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Computer and Network Security

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