Sr. Backend Engineer (Hybrid, NYC)

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. • $140K — $215K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New York, US
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 8+ years of software development experience focusing on large-scale distributed systems.
  • Deep expertise in modern programming languages, with a preference for Go.
  • Track record of architecting and delivering scalable platform services in cloud environments (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
  • Experience with data streaming technologies such as Kafka and Flink.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles and SIEM data models is a significant plus.
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying technical trade-offs.
  • Experience in a Staff-level role influencing multi-team initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of core platform services for processing security events.
  • Drive architecture for the Detection Content Management Platform, enhancing CI/CD processes.
  • Develop scalable, fault-tolerant microservices using Go and other technologies.
  • Contribute to the Unified Detections Management system for a comprehensive detection experience.
  • Mentor mid-level and senior engineers, addressing complex technical challenges.
  • Architect features related to Policy, Flight Control, and Observability for platform stability.
  • Collaborate with Product Management to translate strategic vision into executable roadmaps.

Benefits

  • Market leader in compensation and equity awards.
  • Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
  • Competitive vacation and holiday policies.
  • Paid parental and adoption leave.
  • Professional development opportunities for all levels.
  • Employee Networks and community volunteer opportunities.
  • Vibrant office culture with top-tier amenities.
  • Great Place to Work Certified in 14 locations worldwide.
Full Job Description

About the Team:
The CrowdStrike Detection Engine (CDE) team is building a powerful, next-generation platform designed to be a force multiplier for security teams. Our platform empowers customers who leverage multiple Falcon products to create and manage advanced, unified detections and content. This core platform capability is a strategic imperative for CrowdStrike, aiming to provide a competitive advantage that is difficult to replicate, ensuring our customers have unparalleled detection and response capabilities across the entire Falcon ecosystem.

About The Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Sr. Backend Engineer to join the CDE Platform team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and scaling the foundational services that orchestrate data, content, and execution logic across CrowdStrikes products (e.g., NGSIEM, FCS, Endpoint). You will be a key driver in creating a highly performant, scalable, and resilient platform that processes internet-scale data streams and enables real-time detection generation.

This is a hybrid role based out of our office in NYC. Candidate should be comfortable visiting the office twice a week once the development center is established.

What Youll Do:

  • Lead the design and implementation of core platform services that ingest, process, and route security events from different sources to various execution contexts.

  • Drive the architecture for the Detection Content Management Platform (DCMP/CMS), creating advanced CI/CD and DevOps tooling to enable content authors to treat detections as code.

  • Develop highly scalable and fault-tolerant microservices, leveraging languages like Go and technologies such as Kubernetes, Flink, and distributed databases (e.g., RocksDB).

  • Contribute to the evolution of the Unified Detections Management (UDM) system, ensuring a consistent and comprehensive detection experience for all customers.

  • Serve as a technical leader, mentoring mid-level and senior engineers, and driving cross-functional alignment on complex technical challenges.

  • Architect and implement features related to cross-cutting concerns like Policy, Flight Control, and Observability, ensuring platform stability and operational excellence.

  • Collaborate closely with Product Management and other engineering teams (Engine, UDM, Content) to translate strategic vision into well-defined, executable technical roadmaps.

What Youll Use:

  • Go (Golang)

  • Java8

  • Python

  • git

  • Cassandra

  • Kafka

  • OpenSearch

  • Postgres

  • Redis

  • AWS Cloud

What Youll Need:

  • 8+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on large-scale distributed systems and internet-scale challenges.

  • Deep expertise in one or more modern programming languages (Go preferred).

  • Proven track record of architecting and delivering critical, highly available, and scalable platform services in a cloud environment (GCP, AWS, or Azure).

  • Extensive experience with data streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Flink) and distributed computing concepts.

  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity or SIEM principles, data models, and content/rule authoring lifecycles is a significant plus.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Experience in a Staff-level role, driving multi-quarter initiatives, and influencing technical direction across multiple teams.

Bonus Points:

  • Experience with query languages and runtime environments

  • Familiarity with the challenges of low-latency, real-time event processing and pattern matching.

  • Prior work in a security domain or building platforms for developers/content authors.

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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 Certified14 across the globe


About CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. Careers

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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