Sr. Engineer - Cloud (Hybrid)

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.$140K — $215K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10 years of experience with large-scale distributed systems handling high-volume data
  • Proficient in frameworks like Apache Spark, Flink, and Kafka for streaming and ETL workloads
  • Expertise in Golang and Python for object-oriented programming
  • Experience designing scalable REST APIs and microservices architecture
  • Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, primarily AWS, with familiarity in Azure and GCP
  • Proven use of AI technologies for enhancing workflows and decision-making
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for complex distributed systems

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop scalable backend services for web applications with emphasis on performance
  • Create command-line utilities and APIs for platform integration
  • Architect supporting systems including databases and real-time data pipelines
  • Collaborate with teams for integrated solutions and documentation
  • Configure monitoring and alerts to maintain high availability
  • Drive architectural optimizations and enhance user experience
  • Mentor junior engineers and influence technical decision-making
  • Ensure service reliability through proactive maintenance and incident response

Benefits

  • Market leader in compensation and equity awards
  • Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
  • Competitive vacation and holidays
  • Paid parental and adoption leaves
  • Professional development opportunities for all employees
  • Employee Networks and volunteer opportunities
  • Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities
  • Great Place to Work Certified™ globally
Full Job Description
About the Role:

As part of CrowdStrike's Risk Analytics team, you'll be at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, elevating our industry-leading "stopping breaches" mission to unprecedented levels of sophistication and visibility. You'll architect and build the foundational risk intelligence platform that powers next-generation security insights. Leveraging advanced algorithms and AI, you’ll deliver comprehensive visibility into risk compounding, attack path analysis, and posture scoring across the entire attack surface.

Technical Excellence & Innovation:

In this pivotal role, you'll harness cutting-edge technologies to engineer robust backend services that seamlessly analyze massive data streams, execute complex risk calculations, and deliver intelligent remediation automation. Working primarily with Golang microservices architecture and multiple database ecosystems, you'll build scalable solutions that protect organizations worldwide from evolving cyber threats.

Leadership & Impact:

As a technical leader, you'll drive end-to-end product delivery, architect scalable solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define priorities and scope. Your expertise will directly influence the cybersecurity landscape, protecting organizations from sophisticated threats while advancing the state of the art in exposure management.

This role is hybrid in Sunnyvale, CA or Redmond, WA requiring 2-3 days in office. 

What You'll Do:

  • Backend Architecture: Design and develop scalable backend services powering both internal and customer-facing web applications with focus on performance and reliability

  • Developer Tools: Create intuitive command-line utilities and APIs that integrate seamlessly with our platform ecosystem

  • Infrastructure Design: Architect supporting systems including databases, real-time data pipelines, and monitoring solutions

  • Cross-team Collaboration: Partner with UX/UI, Sensors, and other teams to deliver integrated solutions with comprehensive documentation

  • Operational Excellence: Configure advanced monitoring, alerting, and maintain high availability for production services

  • Continuous Innovation: Drive architectural improvements, optimize performance, and enhance user experience through iterative refinement

  • Technical Mentorship: Guide junior engineers and contribute to technical decision-making processes

  • Service Reliability: Ensure robust, healthy service operations with proactive maintenance and incident response capabilities

What You'll Need:

  • 8-10 years of production experience building, delivering, and maintaining large-scale distributed systems processing high-volume data

  • Experience developing robust, distributed systems using frameworks like Apache Spark, Apache Flink, and Kafka to handle high-velocity streaming events and large-scale batch ETL workloads.

  • Advanced programming expertise in object-oriented languages with strong typing (we primarily use Golang and Python—we'll help you master our stack!)

  • Proven microservices experience with designing scalable REST APIs and distributed communication patterns

  • Strong cloud infrastructure knowledge with major providers (AWS preferred, plus Azure and GCP) for provisioning, monitoring, and optimization

  • Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

  • System troubleshooting expertise for complex distributed architectures with focus on performance and reliability

  • Engineering best practices experience including testing strategies, code reviews, and resilient architecture design

  • Collaborative technical skills with ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decisions

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent professional experience

  • Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and system design principles

Bonus Points:

  • Expertise in tuning and managing batch processing (Spark) and/or streaming processing (Flink, Spark Streaming) at scale

  • Graph database knowledge and experience with graph structures (nodes, edges, relationships)

  • Cassandra and CQL experience with wide-column databases

  • Cybersecurity industry experience or relevant certifications

  • Docker and Kubernetes experience

  • Open source contributions or technical community involvement

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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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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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