Sr. Platform Engineer - Kubernetes (Remote)

CrowdStrike; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

CrowdStrike is hiring a Sr. Platform Engineer to advance the Falcon platform globally. You will be a highly technical, hands-on engineer with Kubernetes and open-source tooling, operating at massive scale in cloud-native environments.

You will design scalable hybrid multi-cloud Kubernetes solutions, ensure high reliability, evaluate new open-source technologies, and mentor junior engineers while steering infrastructure decisions and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Kubernetes experience including management of clusters with thousands of nodes.
• Proficiency with Prometheus, Thanos, Alertmanager and Grafana is expected.
• Golang experience required.
• Experience operating in large-scale Linux environments.
• Experience in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, OCI) and in custom data centers.
• Ability to manage on-call schedules and respond to incidents.
• Proven experience applying AI technologies to improve decision-making and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable hybrid multi-cloud Kubernetes platform solutions at scale.
• Optimize and maintain high reliability of large-scale infrastructure platform systems.
• Evaluate and integrate open-source technologies into existing systems and workflows.
• Provide technical direction for evolving Kubernetes infrastructure services.
• Mentor and develop less-senior engineers to support infrastructure decisions.

Skills

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Thanos

Alertmanager

Golang

Linux

AWS

GCP

OCI

Data centers

On-call

AI technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/ CIS/ Eng

Tools

Kubernetes operators

Open-source tooling

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 is hiring for a Sr. Platform 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

• Must be eligible for CJIS clearance (requires U.S. citizenship or Green Card/permanent resident status)
• 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
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision‑making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

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 a CS, CIS or Engineering

This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) 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 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 participates in the E-Verify program.

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 - $220,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.

Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:01-01-2027,

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 a CS, CIS or Engineering