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 this Role:
As a Platform Security Software Engineer, you’ll be a key contributor in building and maintaining the custom tooling, infrastructure, and integrations that enable high-impact security operations. In this software-forward role, you'll design scalable systems and automation to empower incident response and threat detection teams. You’ll play a hands-on role in developing reliable, performant, and secure platforms that enhance detection, investigation, and response workflows across the organization.
What You’ll Do:
Security Platform & Tooling Engineering (60%)
- Design, build, and maintain internal security applications, APIs, and tooling
- Develop and optimize threat intelligence and detection engineering platforms
- Implement scalable CI/CD pipelines for security workflows and infrastructure
- Build robust, testable automation for response, containment, and reporting
- Create self-service platforms and UIs to empower security analysts
- Develop custom integrations across internal systems, SIEM, SOAR, and cloud services
- Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for repeatable, scalable deployments
Detection Engineering & IR Support (40%)
- Build and support environments for detection rule development and testing
- Automate validation pipelines to ensure rule effectiveness and minimize noise
- Maintain resilient threat hunting infrastructure and scalable telemetry ingestion
- Implement automated containment and triage playbooks for IR teams
- Support the collection and correlation of security data across environments
- Optimize performance, reliability, and visibility of security operations tooling
What You’ll Need:
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- 4+ years of experience in Software, DevOps, or Platform Engineering roles
- US Citizenship required
Technical Expertise:
- Proficient in modern programming languages (Python, Go preferred)
- Experience designing and building production-grade internal tools and APIs
- Strong background in cloud-native development (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Expertise with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
- Skilled with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and test-driven development
- Familiarity with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience working with log pipelines, SIEMs (Splunk, ELK), and event processing
- Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application in detection
- Knowledge of incident response and threat hunting workflows
Analytical & Communication Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and systems design abilities
- Ability to operate autonomously in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
- Excellent communication skills with cross-functional engineering and security teams
Bonus Points:
- Experience with SOAR and EDR platforms
- Previous development experience on internal security tooling or platforms
- Familiarity with Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) or similar query languages
- Scripting knowledge in Bash, PowerShell, or Perl
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks and agile development practices
- Security certifications (e.g., OSCP, GIAC, CISSP) or advanced degrees
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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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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:07-23-2025What the Team is Saying
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What We Do
CrowdStrike has redefined security with the world’s most advanced cloud-native platform that protects and enables the people, processes and technologies that drive modern enterprise. Tested and proven, the world's largest organizations trust CrowdStrike to stop breaches with unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks.
The CrowdStrike culture has been built upon our Core Values since the day we began. We are Fanatical About the Customer, Relentlessly Focused on Innovation and believe that our Limitless Passion drives Unlimited Potential for every CrowdStriker. As a purpose-built remote-first company, we believe cultivating a connected culture for every employee, no matter where they are in the world, is a key ingredient in building a high-performing, diverse team.
We don’t have a mission statement. We’re on a mission—to stop breaches. Ready to join a mission that matters?
Why Work With Us
We have a culture that celebrates achievement, encourages flexibility and innovation and thrives on teamwork. We all work towards a single mission: to stop breaches. This common goal drives a sense of community and connection among our people across the globe.
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