Software Engineer III - Sensor IDP (Remote)

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 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

The Identity Protection Group is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Identity Sensor Resiliency Team where you will be focused on developing real-time monitoring of system health, telemetry and changing conditions designed to anticipate and handle system degradation and failures gracefully.

The Identity Protection Group provides unified control of every Identity with hyper-accurate detection of identity-based threats utilizing the combined power of advanced AI, behavioral analytics and a flexible policy engine to enforce risk-based conditional access that delivers detection and prevention of Identity related incidents in the customers organizational network using the Falcon Sensor and Cloud.

_What You'll Do

• Work with a distributed team to design, implement, test, optimize, build and maintain software systems.
• Build elegant, robust, and reliable solutions for complex technical problems.
• Leverage your understanding of engineering best practices, including topics like secure coding, testing paradigms, effective peer code reviews, logging, and resilient architecture patterns, to ensure that our code is clean.
• Work with external and internal customers to troubleshoot issues within the product when necessary, assisting customer support.
• Be an energetic ‘self-starter’ who is empowered to take ownership and be accountable for deliverables, both individually and when leading a team.
• Deliver and accept feedback with grace and courtesy.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams in various locations.

What You'll Need

• In depth knowledge with C or C++ Windows Development.
• Strong understanding of Windows OS internals and concepts.
• In depth knowledge of concurrency, multi-core, threading and synchronization.
• Experience with networking protocols and technologies.
• Experience debugging memory corruptions, process contentions and system performance.
• Familiarity with Python Programming.
• Communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a distributed team.
• Experience working with teams to ship major features and releases.

Bonus Points

• Low-level knowledge of Windows OS internals, components, APIs, and design.
• Prior experience in cyber security OR in Host / Device Management.
• Comfortable working with external customers.

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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

• 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 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.

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Right to Work

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 $110.000 - $180.000 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:08-01-2025