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 proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. 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:
The Senior Technical Instructional Designer designs advanced, scalable learning experiences for technical audiences, including Sales Engineers, Solutions Architects, Partners, Alliances, and other customer-facing technical teams.
This role sits within Revenue Enablement and partners closely with the Director of Content Development and leaders across Technical and Partner Enablement. Together, they translate complex technical strategy, product capabilities, and field priorities into practical learning programs that improve technical fluency and field performance.
This is a senior individual contributor role at the intersection of technical expertise, learning architecture, and applied enablement. The ideal candidate brings significant technical depth and can operate credibly with technical SMEs, enablement leaders, and field teams. Experience as a Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Solutions Architect, software engineer, technical trainer, or other hands-on technical practitioner is strongly preferred.
You will partner with technical content developers, trainers, lab developers, and SMEs to create curricula, role-based learning paths, hands-on labs, simulations, workshops, certifications, and other blended learning experiences.
This is a remote role open to qualified candidates near any major metro in the USA.
What You'll Do:Partner with enablement leaders to shape technical learning strategies, curriculum roadmaps, and role-based learning paths
Translate complex technical and business priorities into clear performance outcomes, learning objectives, and learner experiences
Design applied technical learning, including labs, simulations, troubleshooting exercises, workshops, technical scenarios, and assessments
Focus learning on what technical audiences need to do, not simply what they need to know
Lead discovery with technical SMEs to understand workflows, use cases, field challenges, and performance requirements
Simplify complex technical concepts without sacrificing accuracy
Collaborate with technical content developers, trainers, and lab developers to bring learning experiences to life
Establish reusable standards and frameworks for technical learning, including objectives, hands-on practice, assessment, and curriculum design
Create performance-based assessments that measure technical capability and field readiness
Identify gaps and opportunities across the technical enablement curriculum
Use learner feedback, assessment results, and field insights to improve programs
Explore innovative approaches such as AI-assisted learning, interactive labs, simulations, gamification, and AI-powered role play
Coach and guide course writers, content developers, trainers, and other contributors on instructional design best practices
Significant experience in or closely supporting technical roles such as Sales Engineering, Solutions Architecture, software engineering, technical consulting, technical training, or technical enablement
Strong technical acumen and the ability to understand complex technologies, architectures, integrations, workflows, and use cases preferably in technologies related to cyber security
Advanced instructional design experience, including performance-based learning, curriculum architecture, assessment strategy, scenario-based learning, and competency development
Experience designing hands-on or applied technical learning, such as labs, simulations, workshops, troubleshooting exercises, technical scenarios, or certification programs
Ability to lead discovery with technical SMEs, ask sophisticated questions, challenge assumptions, and determine what learners need to know, practice, and demonstrate
Ability to independently turn ambiguous business or technical needs into effective learning solutions
Strong stakeholder management, communication, facilitation, and influencing skills
Experience designing across multiple formats, including eLearning, instructor-led training, virtual training, labs, simulations, and blended learning
Experience building scalable curricula, learning paths, competency models, proficiency frameworks, or certification programs
Comfort working in a fast-changing environment with evolving technical and business priorities
Prior experience as a Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Solutions Architect, software engineer, technical trainer, or technical pre-sales professional with complex technologies
Background in cybersecurity, SaaS, cloud, AI, data, DevOps, or enterprise technology
Experience designing enablement for Sales Engineers, Solutions Architects, Partners, Alliances, or other customer-facing technical teams
Experience with technical academies, certification programs, hands-on lab environments, simulations, or gamified learning
Familiarity with tools such as Highspot, Docebo, Rise, Articulate, Synthesia, or similar platforms
Experience mentoring instructional designers, course writers, technical trainers, or content developers
Experience using AI-assisted tools for learning design, content development, assessment creation, technical research, or simulation design
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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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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 $130,000 - $200,000 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.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:09-15-2026Skills Required
- Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making and streamline workflows
- Significant experience designing training for technical enablement audiences (Sales Engineers, Partners, Alliances, technical sellers)
- Advanced instructional design expertise (learning objectives, curriculum architecture, assessment strategy, learner journey planning, applied learning design, measurement of effectiveness)
- Experience designing across multiple delivery modalities (eLearning, ILT, VILT, workshops, labs, simulations, blended programs)
- Strong ability to work with highly technical stakeholders and translate complex technical concepts into practical learning
- Demonstrated ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy and translate ambiguous business/technical objectives into scalable learning solutions
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence without direct authority
- Excellent communication, organization, prioritization, and program management skills
- Ability to set and maintain instructional design standards, templates, frameworks, and best practices
- Experience using feedback, data, and field insights to evaluate and continuously improve learning effectiveness
- Experience leveraging tools such as Google Workspace, enablement platforms, authoring tools, and AI-assisted design tools
- Prior experience as a Sales Engineer, technical pre-sales professional, or hands-on technical role
- Background in SaaS, cybersecurity, cloud, data, or AI domains
- Familiarity with enablement and learning platforms (Highspot, Docebo, Rise, Synthesia, Articulate)
- Experience building certification paths, labs, simulations, competency models, or role-based learning paths
- Experience mentoring or coaching other instructional designers, course writers, or content developers
What the Team is Saying
CrowdStrike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental-health/EAP resources, wellness programs, and multiple plan options.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is a core part of total rewards, with RSUs common and an ESPP that allows employees to purchase company stock at a discount confirmed in filings.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs include paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, along with adoption and fertility assistance and caregiver resources.
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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