Sr. Platform Engineer - Kubernetes (Remote)

CrowdStrike; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leader in compensation and equity awards

Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs

Competitive vacation and holidays

Paid parental and adoption leaves

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CrowdStrike is seeking a Sr. Infrastructure Engineer to support its global Falcon platform expansion. You will utilize your in-depth experience with Kubernetes and open-source technologies to design, implement, and maintain scalable infrastructure solutions.

The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience with Kubernetes, AWS, and Linux environments. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $215,000 per year, including bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Kubernetes experience including management of clusters with thousands of nodes.
• Experience with large scale, business-critical Linux environments.
• Experience operating in clouds: AWS, GCP, OCI.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable hybrid multi-cloud Kubernetes platform solutions.
• Optimize and maintain high reliability of large-scale infrastructure platform systems.
• Evaluate and integrate open-source technologies into existing workflows.

Skills

Kubernetes experience

Prometheus

Thanos

Alertmanager

Golang

AWS

GCP

OCI

Linux environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, CIS, or Engineering

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. 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 is hiring for a Sr. Infrastructure Engineer to help with continued global expansion of the Falcon platform. We are looking for a highly technical, hands-on Engineer with experience using several open source projects commonly found in large scale deployments. The right candidate will have in depth experience with Kubernetes, its many add-ons, Prometheus, Thanos, Alertmanager and Grafana. Additionally, the candidate will have experience and opinions on how to ensure reliability of platforms that are operating at massive scale.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement scalable hybrid multi-cloud Kubernetes platform solutions using your deep expertise in cloud-native infrastructure architecture and operations at scale
• Optimize and maintain high reliability of large-scale infrastructure platform systems
• Evaluate and integrate open-source technologies into existing systems workflows
• Provide insights and technical direction for the continued evolution of Kubernetes infrastructure services
• Mentor and help develop less-senior engineers to drive collaborative technical decision-making for infrastructure choices

What You’ll Need

• 5+ years of Kubernetes experience including management of clusters with thousands of nodes
• Prometheus
• Thanos
• Alertmanager
• Golang
• Experience with large scale, business-critical Linux environments
• Experience operating in clouds: AWS, GCP, OCI
• Experience operating in custom data centers
• Familiarity and ability to manage on-call shifts

Bonus Points

• Experience writing Kubernetes operators
• Proven ability to work effectively with both local and remote teams
• Rock solid communication skills, verbal and written
• A combination of confidence and independence...with the prudence to know when to ask for help from the rest of the team
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field, such as CS, CIS or Engineering

This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint checks consistent with government customer requirements.

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 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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Right to Work.

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, 401(k) and paid time off.

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Expected Close Date of Job Posting is: 08-12-2026