Sr. Engineer - Linux Sensor SDET (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity awards

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Professional development

Employee networks

Job summary

CrowdStrike is seeking a tools engineer to deliver the sensor tooling on Linux platforms. You will own test pipelines, distro provisioning, and collaborate with product engineering to drive quality and velocity across Linux tools and pipelines.

The role requires expert Python, strong Jenkins and CI/CD skills, and deep Linux experience across distros and kernels. This is a hybrid position with on-site days several times per week.

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, etc.), kernel versions (2.6.x through 7.x+), and production OS combinations.
• 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 command line tools)
• 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

Linux tooling

CI/CD

AI technologies

CLI tools

C/C++

Software engineering

Remote collaboration

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience

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 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 proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. 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 is a two-component security product. One component is a sensor, which is a lightweight agent installed on client machines that observes system activity. When the sensor recognizes malicious behavior, then it provides on-box prevention capability and remote telemetry to the Falcon cloud. The cloud component aggregates sensor telemetry for each customer’s network, can correlate malicious behavior across multiple machines, and presents our customers with a prioritized summary of the threats detected in their environments.

This is a software tooling role focused on the delivery of our sensor on Linux platforms. Our tools engineers own development of our test pipelines, Linux distro provisioning, and work closely with the product engineering teams. As a tools engineer, you will use your strong technical ability to drive quality and velocity across many different Linux tools, frameworks and pipelines.

Location:

• This role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week on-site at one of the posted locations.

What You’ll Do:

• 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.

What You’ll Need:

• 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, etc.), kernel versions (2.6.x through 7.x+), and production OS combinations. 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 command line tools)
• 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.

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• 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. 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.

CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $140,000 - $215,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.