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 Group:
As part of CrowdStrike's cutting-edge Falcon Exposure Management pillar, you'll be at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, elevating our industry-leading "stopping breaches" mission to unprecedented levels of sophistication and visibility. You'll architect and build the foundational risk intelligence platform that powers next-generation security insights, leveraging advanced algorithms, AI, and machine learning to deliver comprehensive visibility into risk compounding, attack path analysis, and posture scoring across hybrid environments—spanning hosts, cloud infrastructure, and identity assets.
What You'll Do:
In this pivotal role, you'll harness cutting-edge technologies to engineer robust backend services that seamlessly ingest massive data streams, execute complex risk calculations, and deliver intelligent remediation automation. Working primarily with Golang microservices architecture and diverse database ecosystems, you'll build scalable solutions that protect organizations worldwide from evolving cyber threats.
As a technical leader, you'll drive end-to-end product delivery, architect scalable solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define priorities and scope. Your expertise will directly influence the cybersecurity landscape, protecting organizations from sophisticated threats while advancing state of the art technology in exposure management.
What You'll Need:
8-10 years of production experience building, delivering, and maintaining large-scale distributed systems processing high-volume data
Advanced programming expertise in object-oriented languages with strong typing (we primarily use Golang and Python—we'll help you master our stack!)
Proven microservices experience with designing scalable REST APIs and distributed communication patterns
Strong cloud infrastructure knowledge with major providers (AWS preferred, plus Azure and GCP) for provisioning, monitoring, and optimization
Solid distributed systems understanding including concurrency, parallel processing, and scalability patterns (sharding, eventual consistency, caching strategies)
Message queue proficiency, particularly Kafka (message design, throughput estimation, lag monitoring, and performance considerations)
Database versatility across RDBMS/SQL (PostgreSQL preferred) and distributed caching solutions like Redis
System troubleshooting expertise for complex distributed architectures with focus on performance and reliability
Engineering best practices experience including testing strategies, code reviews, and resilient architecture design
Collaborative technical skills with ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decisions
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent professional experience
Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and system design principles
Machine learning or AI implementation experience
Elasticsearch expertise for full-text search of logs and event data
Cassandra and CQL experience with wide-column databases
Graph database knowledge and experience with graph structures
Docker and Kubernetes experience
Open source contributions or technical involvement
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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 equal pay for equal work in its compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $135,000 - $215,000 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.What 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.
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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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