About the Role:This is a Technical Engineering Manager role (50% Management / 50% Technical) responsible for owning and delivering Sensor Engineering products and features for CrowdStrike. This person will work closely with Product Management to define the delivery roadmap and will be technically responsible for the sensor (lightweight agent) across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. Features may cross-cut core OS subsystems such as file system, memory, process, and networking.
This role leads a globally distributed engineering organization with Engineering Managers in India and Europe reporting directly into this position. The manager will engage with CrowdStrike's cross-product group leadership to stay aligned on developments across the broader Falcon Exposure Management product ecosystem and champion AI adoption to elevate team productivity and sensor capabilities.
CrowdStrike Falcon is a two-component security product – a lightweight sensor installed on client machines that observes system activity and recognizes malicious behavior, paired with a cloud component that aggregates telemetry, correlates threats across machines, and presents prioritized threat summaries to customer operations teams.
This is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days per week in our Sunnyvale, CA office.
What You'll Do: Lead Engineering efforts and partner with Product Management to define scope and delivery roadmap across all sensor platforms
Own features from design to delivery – architecture, development, testing, and production rollout
Manage and mentor Engineering Managers across US, India, and Europe, driving consistent delivery standards and a unified engineering culture
Engage with cross-product group leadership to align sensor roadmap with broader Falcon Exposure Management developments
Champion AI adoption – drive AI-assisted development tools, build AI literacy within teams, and identify opportunities to embed AI into sensor capabilities
Troubleshoot and resolve customer-reported product issues responsively across distributed teams
Drive hiring, performance management, career development, and succession planning globally
Define and track engineering KPIs and OKRs and represent Sensor Engineering in executive-level discussions
What You'll Need: 10+ years of software engineering experience with strong systems programming background
5+ years of engineering management experience including managing managers across organizations of 20+ engineers
Ability to develop high-quality code in C/C++ with experience in high concurrency and high reliability production environments
Experience with OS internals and kernel-level development across Windows, macOS, and/or Linux – including file system, memory, process, and networking subsystems
Proven track record leading globally distributed teams across multiple time zones
Strong executive communication skills and ability to influence across cross-functional leadership
Bonus Points:
Experience in VM, EDR, XDR, or cybersecurity products
Familiarity with eBPF, kernel drivers, Windows Filter Platform, or macOS system extensions
Hands-on experience with AI/ML tools in software engineering workflows
Familiarity with CrowdStrike's Falcon platform or Falcon Exposure Management product ecosystem
Prior experience working with India and/or European engineering hubs
Experience managing cloud engineering teams and delivering cloud-based or cloud-connected security products is a significant bonus – candidates with a strong understanding of how sensor telemetry integrates with cloud-scale data pipelines and services will stand out
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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 $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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