Sr. Engineer, Cloud Native - AI Detection and Response (AIDR) (Hybrid)

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:
CrowdStrike is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer to join our AI Detection and Response (AIDR) Cloud team. In this role, you will architect and build the next generation of AIDR services that processes millions of AI security events per second and manage petabytes of critical AI data. We're seeking innovative problem-solvers who can take ownership of complex technical challenges across our platform. This is an opportunity to work at unprecedented scale with cutting-edge cloud technologies while making a direct impact on organizations worldwide protecting them from sophisticated AI based threats.
 

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

Success Means:

• Architect enterprise grade solutions that scale seamlessly from thousands to millions of requests per second

• Building reusable platform libraries that accelerate development across multiple engineering teams

• Drive operational excellence through rapid issue resolution, thorough root cause analysis, and proactive system improvements

• Collaborating effectively across engineering teams to drive testing best practices

• Deliver with velocity while maintaining highest standards of security and reliability

What You'll Do:

• Design and implement highly scalable microservices, frameworks and platform components

• Develop comprehensive tests focusing on reliability, accuracy and performance

• Conduct thorough code and design reviews with focus on testability, security, and scalability

• Integrate seamlessly with Crowdstrike ecosystem of services and API’s

• Drive root cause analysis for production issues and implement preventive measures

• Mentor team members on secure coding practices, testing methodologies and cloud-native development

What You'll Need:

• 10+ years of software development experience in building Enterprise grade products

• 5+ years of experience in developing microservices that run in cloud native environments

• Strong computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, distributed systems)

• Expertise in at least one cloud native programming language: GO, Python, Java

Deep understanding of:

• Cloud architectures and microservices

• Web Services: REST, gRPC, Protocol Buffers or similar API technologies

• Data storage systems: PostgreSQL, Redis or similar databases

• Container technologies: Docker, Kubernetes or similar orchestration platforms

• Proven track record of deploying services to at least one of cloud environments (AWS/OCI/GCP/Azure)

• Strong debugging skills with ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems

• Experience with cloud monitoring, profiling and optimization tools

Bonus Points:

• Previous experience in cybersecurity companies or security-focused products

• Deep understanding of AI/ML security challenges, threats and mitigation strategies

• Experience with real-time data processing systems (Kafka, Pulsar, Splunk)

• Contributions to open source libraries and/or frameworks

• Hands-on experience with working in cloud environments such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and/or Microsoft Azure

• GCP, OCI & Kubernetes

• AWS and API Gateway

• Golang experience

• MS CoPilot Ecosystem and MS Agent Studio

• Highly scalable and performant Cloud Native Service experience on AWS

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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:

• 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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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.

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