About the Role:CrowdStrike is seeking a Senior-to-Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) for our NG-SIEM Product Group. NG-SIEM is powered by one of the highest-scale event search and detection platforms anywhere in the cyber-security industry. In this role, you will own building and ensuring the proper operation of the distributed test and release automation that ensures the quality of this platform. The ideal candidate has a passion for ensuring software quality, developing robust test automation solutions, and leading a team of SDETs to deliver high-quality products in a fast-paced environment.
About the ProductCrowdStrike's Next-Gen SIEM is a cloud-native, real-time security information and event management solution that revolutionizes threat detection, incident response, and security operations. By leveraging the power of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, our Next-Gen SIEM provides unparalleled visibility, advanced analytics, and automated workflows to help organizations detect and respond to threats more effectively. With its scalable and flexible architecture, our solution enables security teams to streamline their operations, reduce noise, and focus on high-priority threats, ultimately strengthening their overall security posture.
This role is hybrid, on-site in Austin, TX. Candidate will be expected to be in office, 2-3x a week.
What You'll Do:- Lead the design and development of scalable and efficient automated testing architecture
- Build and guide the end-to-end release automation for all of our releasable entities
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams, operations teams, release management team and various stakeholders across the organization
- Act as a technical and thought leader for quality assurance practices
- Thrive in hands-on coding environment, leading by example in crafting solutions with the big picture in mind
- Navigate and manage ambiguity while delivering innovative solutions
- If you are passionate about test automation and ready to make a significant impact in the cybersecurity space, we would like to hear from you.
What You'll Need:- Experience in building, planning and executing medium term product goals and the ability to juggle making pragmatic tradeoffs between short-time delivery needs vs long-term product goals
- Extensive experience in software testing and quality assurance, with a strong focus on test automation
- Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale test automation frameworks
- Expert-level proficiency in one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, or C#
- Experience with testing tools, and best practices (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
- In-depth knowledge of various testing methodologies: behavior, functional, performance, unit, security, contract, etc.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to lead and mentor a team of SDETs
- Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
Bonus Points:- Experience with large-scale log management products, particularly those handling ingest volumes of double-digit petabytes per day
- Exposure to or experience with cybersecurity products
- Existing exposure to Go, Kafka, GraphQL, Kubernetes, Jenkins
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This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.
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 $160,000 - $250,000 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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