Sr. Backend Engineer, Cloud - Next-Gen SIEM (Hybrid)

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.$140K — $215K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in software development focused on cloud-native architectures and distributed systems.
  • Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Go, Python, Java, or C#.
  • Experience in designing and implementing scalable data processing systems.
  • Understanding of security concepts and threat detection methodologies.
  • Track record of delivering technical projects on schedule.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design and development of cloud-native microservices for the Next-Gen SIEM platform.
  • Collaborate with Advanced Detection Research and Data Science teams to implement scalable systems.
  • Own well-defined projects, driving technical decisions and architectural choices.
  • Implement threat detection solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Utilize technologies like Go, Kafka, Redis, and PostgreSQL to build solutions.
  • Optimize systems for stability, performance, and reliability.
  • Mentor junior engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.

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™ across the globe
Full Job Description
About the Role:

Are you passionate about building innovative cloud-based security solutions? Do you enjoy tackling complex problems in high-volume, data-intensive environments? CrowdStrike is seeking a Senior Engineer - Cloud to join our team, with a focus on developing threat detection capabilities. In this role, you'll be working on designing and implementing features that process trillions of events daily, empowering organizations to defend against sophisticated cyber threats. If you're ready to work on systems that operate at massive scale and make a significant impact on the future of cybersecurity, we want to hear from you.

This role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week on-site at our Austin, TX location.



What You’ll Do:
  • Contribute to the design and development of cloud-native microservices for our Next-Gen SIEM platform, focusing on detections capabilities processing trillions of events per day. Write correct and clean code, consistently following best practices.

  • Collaborate with Advanced Detection Research, Data Science, and other teams to design and implement scalable systems for processing behavioral analytics rules and detection logic across massive datasets.

  • Own well-defined projects, driving technical decisions and providing input on architectural choices using collaborative tools like Miro. Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term product goals.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement threat detection solutions. Proactively communicate assumptions and seek clarification to reduce rework.

  • Utilize and integrate technologies such as Go, Kafka, Redis, OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, and more to build robust, scalable solutions.

  • Optimize and scale systems for improved stability, performance, and reliability across business-critical infrastructure, using monitoring tools like Grafana to track and analyze system metrics.

  • Mentor junior engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of technical excellence. Participate in the interview process, conducting technical interviews and providing input on candidate selection.

  • Champion software engineering best practices including: Testing, code reviews, documentation, CI/CD, and adherence to architectural principles that promote scalability and maintainability. Improve team performance through guidance and documentation.

  • Volunteer for leadership roles in working groups and activities that extend beyond assigned projects within the company or externally. 

  • Provide monitoring and operational support for production services, including participating in an on-call rotation for one week approximately every 10-12 weeks.

  • Manage tasks and priorities effectively using Jira in a high-trust, autonomous environment.


What You’ll Need: 
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

  • Typically requires 7+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on cloud-native architectures and distributed systems. Though, we’re more interested in your demonstrated abilities and impact than specific years. 

  • Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Go (preferred), Python, Java, or C#.

  • Experience in designing and implementing scalable data processing systems.

  • Understanding of security concepts and threat detection methodologies.

  • Track record of successfully delivering technical projects on schedule.

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines.


Bonus Points:
  • Experience working in cybersecurity or intelligence fields.

  • Familiarity with SIEM or log management solutions.

  • Experience with Kafka, OpenSearch, Redis, and Spark.

  • Experience with microservices architecture.

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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, 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 $140,000 - $215,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.

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