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 the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Data Engineering to lead a global team of data engineers responsible for building, scaling, and optimizing modern data ingestion and processing pipelines. This leader will play a critical role in integrating a variety of data sources, enabling analytics and AI-driven insights, and ensuring the scalability and reliability of our enterprise data platform.
The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong people leadership across global teams, and a proven ability to operate in a high-growth, fast-paced SaaS environment.
What You'll Do:
Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of data engineers, fostering collaboration across time zones and driving operational excellence.
Architect and oversee large-scale data ingestion and transformation pipelines using Airflow, DBT, Python, Kafka streaming, and Snowflake.
Design and implement real-time and batch ingestion frameworks integrating data from various business systems and APIs.
Partner closely with analytics and BI teams to define, curate, and deliver business metrics, KPIs, and standardized data models.
Manage data integration and transformation from enterprise systems such as Salesforce (SFDC), NetSuite, Workday, and other core business applications.
Collaborate with data science and product teams to support AI assistance bot integration, AI/ML workflows, and product telemetry analytics.
Ensure engineering excellence by aligning data practices with DevOps principles, CI/CD automation, and robust data governance standards.
Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, managing priorities, resources, and delivery timelines in a dynamic, high-velocity environment.
Communicate effectively with business and technical stakeholders to align data engineering initiatives with strategic organizational goals.
What You'll Need:
8+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 3+ years in a people management or leadership role.
Demonstrated success leading and managing global, distributed teams across multiple time zones.
Proven expertise with Airflow, DBT, Python, Kafka streaming, and Snowflake.
Deep experience in API-based data ingestion, real-time streaming, and data pipeline orchestration at scale.
Hands-on experience with data integration from SFDC, NetSuite, Workday, and similar business platforms.
Strong background in partnering with analytics and BI teams to curate and deliver business metrics and actionable insights.
Exposure to AI assistance bot integrations, data science workflows, and ML data pipelines.
Understanding of SaaS product telemetry, metadata management, and data governance principles.
Experience applying DevOps and CI/CD practices to data engineering environments.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical field.
Bonus Points:
Experience working for a SaaS security company and building business metrics is preferred
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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 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 $145,000 - $220,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here.
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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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