Sr. Engineer - Platform Data Engineer (Remote)

CrowdStrike Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

Wellness programs

Generous vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

CrowdStrike Inc. is seeking a Sr. Platform Data Engineer to architect and operate the core data infrastructure powering our analytics ecosystem. You will deploy Airflow and Superset, manage Terraform IaC, and build CI/CD pipelines for data workflows, while upholding security and compliance standards.

You will mentor engineers, lead platform automation across cloud environments, and contribute to data modeling with DBT and OpenMetadata. Applicants must be eligible for CJIS clearance in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Eligible for CJIS clearance (US citizenship or Green Card).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years of combined infrastructure and data engineering experience.
• Advanced Python programming (5+ years).
• Expert Airflow deployment/administration experience.
• Strong BI platform knowledge (Superset or similar).
• Cloud expertise across AWS, GCP, Azure or OCI with IAM/networking.
• IaC proficiency and production CI/CD experience.
• DBT and OpenMetadata knowledge.
• SQL/data modeling expertise.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and operate core data infrastructure and platform services.
• Deploy and administer Airflow and Superset in production.
• Manage IaC for data platform components using Terraform.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for data workflows.
• Develop data models with DBT and catalog assets in OpenMetadata.
• Write Python for platform automation and data processing.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Airflow deployment

Superset administration

Python programming

Terraform IaC

CI/CD pipelines

Data modeling

OpenMetadata

DBT

SQL

Data security & compliance

Kubernetes

Docker

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Airflow

Superset

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

DBT

OpenMetadata

Job description

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Sr. Platform Data Engineer to architect, deploy, and operate the core data infrastructure and platform services underpinning CrowdStrike's analytics ecosystem. This role sits at the intersection of infrastructure and data engineering, owning the reliability, scalability, and performance of our data platform.

What You'll Do

Deploy, configure, and administer core platform tooling including Airflow, and Superset in production environmentsManage infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for data platform components using TerraformBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines for platform services and data workflow deploymentsImplement and enforce platform security, access controls, and compliance standardsDevelop and maintain data models using DBT and catalog assets within OpenMetadataWrite efficient Python code for platform automation and data processingMentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

What You'll Need

Must be eligible for CJIS clearance (requires U.S. citizenship or Green Card/permanent resident status).Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field8+ years of combined infrastructure and data engineering experienceAdvanced Python programming (5+ years)Expert knowledge of Apache Airflow deployment and administrationStrong experience deploying and managing Apache Superset or similar BI platformsCloud platform expertise across AWS, GCP, Azure, or OCI including IAM, networking, and managed servicesInfrastructure-as-Code proficiencyContainer orchestration experience with Kubernetes and/or Docker in productionKnowledge and experience with DBT and OpenMetadataSQL and data modeling expertiseExperience with data security and compliance requirementsProven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision‑making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Bonus Points

• Master's degree in relevant field
• Experience with cybersecurity data
• Contributions to open‑source projects
• Knowledge of machine learning pipelines

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, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at for further assistance.Find out more about your rights as an applicant.CrowdStrike participates in the E‑Verify program.Notice of E‑Verify ParticipationRight to WorkCrowdStrike, 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.

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Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:12-22-2026