Sr. Engineer - Database Engineering (Hybrid)

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. • $140K — $215K *

Austin, TX 78745In-Person

Information Technology

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

5-7 years of experience in database systems and data services.
Proficient in configuration management tools such as Chef, Salt, and Kubernetes, or possess strong Ruby skills.
Experience with large-scale datastores, specifically Cassandra, ElasticSearch, and Kafka.
Background in managing Linux environments critical to business operations at scale.
Familiarity with cloud services, particularly AWS, GCP, or OCI.
Strong track record in decision-making under pressure, paired with the ability to work well with local and remote teams.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Maintain in-depth knowledge of data components and their operation in automated clusters.
Develop infrastructure services for supporting a devOps model within the engineering team.
Collaborate with Engineering and Customer Support to resolve critical production issues promptly.
Ensure the security and availability of petabyte-level business data.

Benefits

Market-leading compensation and equity awards.
Comprehensive wellness programs for physical and mental health.
Flexible vacation and holiday policies for employee recharge.
Paid parental and adoption leave policies.
Opportunities for professional development at all levels.
Employee networking and volunteer initiatives to foster community connections.
A vibrant office culture with top-notch amenities.
Recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ organization globally.

Full Job Description

About the Role:
CrowdStrike is looking to hire a Senior Engineer to the Data Services team to help us take our database systems to the next level. We're looking for a highly-technical, hands-on engineer, who loves to work with data plane services like Cassandra, ElasticSearch, and Kafka, and is comfortable building automation around large-scale cloud-based critical systems. We'll be looking at candidate CVs with an eye on achievement -- what you've accomplished in the past tells us the most about what you can do for us in the future.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week on-site at one of the posted locations.

What You'll Do:

Maintain a deep understanding of the data components - including Cassandra, ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, Kafka, Zookeeper, MySQL, MongoDB and PostgreSQL , and use that understanding to operate and automate properly configured clusters.
Develop infrastructure services to support the CrowdStrike engineering team's pursuit of a full devops model.
Work closely with Engineering and Customer Support to troubleshoot time-sensitive production issues, regardless of when they happen.
Keep petabytes of critical business data safe, secure, and available.

What You'll Need:

Configuration management (Chef, Salt, Kubernetes) and/or strong Ruby experience.
Experience with large scale datastores using technologies like Cassandra, ElasticSearch, Kafka, Zookeeper, and mySQL.
Experience with large-scale, business-critical Linux environments
Experience operating within the cloud, Amazon Web Services / GCP / OCI
Proven ability to work effectively with both local and remote teams
Track record of making great decisions, particularly when it matters most
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
A combination of confidence and independence with the prudence to know when to ask for help from the rest of the team
Bachelor's degree in an applicable field, such as CS, CIS or Engineering
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

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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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