About the Role:Falcon Next-Gen SIEM (NG-SIEM) is CrowdStrike's AI native security operations platform that brings together threat detection, investigation, and response across both CrowdStrike and third-party data sources. It features advanced event search, unified detections triage, incident management, and data ingestion capabilities to streamline security operations and accelerate threat response.
The Senior Director of Engineering is a key executive leader responsible for driving the strategic vision, execution, and operational excellence of the engineering organization. This role oversees multiple engineering teams, sets technical direction, and partners with cross-functional leaders to deliver innovative, scalable, and resilient solutions aligned with business goals. This role is critical for shaping the future of the engineering organization and ensuring the company remains at the forefront of innovation and operational excellence.
This role is hybrid, on-site at one of the posted locations: Sunnyvale, CA; New York City or Austin, TX.
NYC Location: This role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week on-site in our office once the development center is established.
What You'll Do:- Define and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with company objectives and product vision.
- Lead, mentor, and develop engineering managers and senior technical staff, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the delivery of complex, large-scale projects, ensuring quality, security, and operational excellence.
- Drive organizational resilience and adaptability, ensuring engineering practices evolve to meet changing business and technology landscapes.
- Collaborate with Product, Security, and Business stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and allocate resources effectively.
- Champion best practices in software development, infrastructure, and operational excellence.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for engineering effectiveness and team health.
- Attract, retain, and develop top engineering talent
- Represent engineering in executive forums, providing clear communication on progress, risks, and opportunities.
What You'll Need :- Demonstrated ability to lead at scale, managing multiple teams or departments.
- Strategic thinking with a track record of delivering business impact through technology.
- Deep expertise in engineering management, technical architecture, and operational excellence.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive presence.
- Commitment to resilience, continuous improvement, and fostering a learning culture.
- Experience building cyber security products in a SaaS environment.
Bonus Points:- 15+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
- Proven experience in building and scaling high-performing engineering organizations.
- Experience building distributed systems which process events at millions/sec scale.
- Have shipped LLM-native features or applications
- Machine learning and data science familiarity and hands on experience
- Transformed engineering teams to an AI first software development team.
- Experience with hybrid cloud environments
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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
Right to Work
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 $235,000 - $350,000 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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