Senior Engineer - Cloud (Sunnyvale, CA; US Remote)

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.$265K — $285K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Expertise in building backend modules for distributed systems using microservices and containerization.
  • Proven experience with major cloud platforms, leveraging managed services and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Proficiency in database technologies, including Redis, Kafka, Postgres, and Elasticsearch.
  • Skilled in developing REST APIs with security protocols like JWT and OAuth.
  • Strong backend development skills in Go, Python, or Java with a focus on performance optimization.
  • Excellent troubleshooting capabilities for complex distributed systems.
  • Experience in a collaborative coding environment, including code reviews and design discussions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop robust back-end software for cloud cybersecurity systems.
  • Implement a distributed systems architecture for endpoint management.
  • Engage in strategic initiatives for sensor telemetry and system debugging.
  • Maintain high-performance cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and collaborate with teams to integrate solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews, offering technical guidance to team members.
  • Design event-driven systems using modern messaging patterns.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Employee Networks and volunteer opportunities to build connections
  • Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities
  • Great Place to Work Certified™ globally.
Full Job Description

About the Role:

  • Design, develop, and maintain back-end software systems for cloud-based cybersecurity solutions. 
  • Create and implement distributed systems architecture for endpoint management platforms. 
  • Participate in strategic technical initiatives focusing on sensor telemetry and system debuggability. 
  • Create and maintain high-performance cloud infrastructure components. Ensure system reliability and performance through monitoring, testing, and debugging. 
  • Conduct root cause analysis for critical issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate frontend and backend solutions. 
  • Participate in code reviews and provide technical guidance to team members. 
  • Implement microservices architecture for scalability. 
  • Design event driven systems using modern messaging patterns. 
  • Contribute to best practices for software architecture.
  • Telecommuting is permitted 100% of the time from anywhere within the US.

What You’ll Need:

Must possess expertise/knowledge sufficient to adequately perform the duties of the job being offered. Expertise/knowledge may be gained through employment experience or education. Such expertise/knowledge cannot be “quantified” by “time.” Required expertise/knowledge includes: 

  • Experience building backend modules for distributed systems using microservices architecture, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ), and implementing service mesh patterns for inter service communication and fault tolerance; 
  • Experience building and deploying cloud-based solutions using major cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), leveraging managed services (RDS, Lambda, S3), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation), and implementing auto-scaling, CI/CD pipelines, and multi-region deployments; 
  • Experience working with database technologies including Redis for caching/session storage, Kafka for event streaming/message processing, Postgres for transactional data with query optimization, and ElasticSearch/OpenSearch for full-text search, log aggregation, and real-time analytics; 
  • Experience building REST or equivalent APIs using frameworks (Spring Boot/Gin), implementing proper HTTP methods/status codes, authentication/authorization (JWT, OAuth), API versioning, rate limiting, and comprehensive documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger); 
  • Proficient in backend development using Go, Python, or Java with experience in frameworks, concurrency patterns, performance optimization, and production-grade application development; 
  • Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills for distributed systems using distributed tracing (Jaeger, Zipkin), log aggregation (ELK stack), monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana), and root cause analysis across multiple services and data flows; 
  • Experience working in a collaborative coding environment, refining designs together, working the rough code reviews and managing pull requests. 

Education/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related computer technical field (or foreign equivalent) plus Five (5) years of experience in the job offered or closely related occupation.


CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair 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 $265,000 - $285,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.



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




For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please . 

Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:11-11-2026

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Joining CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. presents an unparalleled opportunity to advance a career in the tech industry with a company at the forefront of digital security. As a leader in cybersecurity solutions, CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. offers a range of job opportunities that cater to a variety of skills and experiences, from entry-level positions to senior leadership roles.

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