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:
Our Foundry Team is seeking a Software Engineer III (Backend/Cloud) to help build out platform products which deliver no-code security application development, configuration and deployment at fingertips' reach.
Foundry is an App-Building Product allowing users to design, configure and deploy custom security applications from the ground up with a series of clean, simple drop-down menus allowing selection of features, runtime and more. Select from a variety of features, logic and workflows to design something 100% new, or pair existing applications with additional custom functionality offered by the Falcon Platform.
More information about the Foundry platform’s capabilities can be found here: Foundry tech blog post
The team has one of the most critical roles to play in ensuring our products are best-in-class in the industry. You will interact with product managers and other engineers in building both internal and external facing services.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is open to candidates based within 30 miles of Dublin, only.
While the position is fully remote for now, CrowdStrike plans to open a Dublin and office (within the next 18-24 months). Once the office is established, we anticipate a hybrid working arrangement of approximately 2 -3 days per week in office.
What You'll Do:
Design and build highly scalable and resilient distributed services and systems.
Work with industry-leading technologies like Apache Kafka, Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Redis and more.
Work on cross-team platform-level initiatives and projects.
Troubleshoot critical production issues and implement solutions.
What You'll Need:
Experienced building event-based platforms at scale! CrowdStrike process over a trillion events per day!
Passion and meticulous attention to performance, reliability and scalability of distributed systems.
6-10+ years of relevant work experience building backend software with a SaaS delivery model.
4+ years of recent experience building an event-driven, microservices-oriented architecture.
Proficiency in any of the following backend languages: Go, Scala, Java, Kotlin, Node.js.
Proven expertise in building distributed systems, micro services, REST APIs.
Production experience with commercial clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP).
BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience.
Developing applications using SQL and No-SQL databases.
Bonus Points:
Contributed to the open source community (GitHub, Stack Overflow, blogging).
Master’s degree in computer science or related field.
Golang experience.
Prior experience with cybersecurity.
Prior experience building developer experience platforms.
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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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Skills Required
- Experience building event-driven platforms at scale
- 6-10+ years relevant backend software experience with SaaS delivery
- 4+ years recent experience building event-driven, microservices-oriented architectures
- Proficiency in backend languages: Go, Scala, Java, Kotlin, or Node.js
- Proven expertise building distributed systems, microservices and REST APIs
- Production experience with commercial clouds (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Experience developing applications using SQL and No-SQL databases
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience
- Passion and attention to performance, reliability and scalability of distributed systems
- Contributions to open source, blogging or community participation
- Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Golang experience (listed as bonus)
- Prior experience with cybersecurity
- Prior experience building developer experience platforms
What the Team is Saying
CrowdStrike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is emphasized through RSUs and an ESPP with a lookback discount. Feedback suggests these stock programs are considered meaningful parts of total compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage encompasses medical, dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and FSAs/HSAs. Feedback suggests these offerings are positioned as comprehensive across official materials and benefit listings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous or “unlimited” PTO, paid holidays, volunteer time, and “Birthday PTO.” Feedback suggests these policies are presented as standard parts of the package.
CrowdStrike Insights
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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