Senior Cloud Engineer, CrowdStrike

• If you're ready to architect systems that operate at massive scale and make a significant impact on the future of cybersecurity, we want to hear from you
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on cloud-native architectures and distributed systems
• Expert-level proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Go (preferred), Python, Java, or C#
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing large-scale, high-performance data processing systems
• Strong understanding of security concepts, threat detection methodologies, and UEBA principles
• Proven track record of leading complex technical projects and delivering results on schedule
• Experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines

Desirable

• CrowdStrike is seeking a Senior Engineer II - Cloud to join our elite CrowdStrike Falcon® Next-Gen SIEM team and drive the development of our advanced detections and user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) solutions
• In this role, you'll be at the forefront of designing and implementing innovative features that can handle trillions of events per day, empowering organizations to defend against sophisticated cyber threats with unprecedented efficiency
• Lead the design and development of cloud-native microservices for our Next-Gen SIEM platform, focusing on detections and UEBA capabilities that can process and analyze trillions of events per day
• Take end-to-end ownership of complex, high-impact projects across multiple teams, driving technical decisions and providing architectural guidance using collaborative tools like Miro
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement solutions that enhance threat detection and analysis capabilities. Contribute to the medium-term strategic and technical direction by identifying areas of greatest need, and creating plans for improvement
• Utilize and integrate technologies such as Go, Kafka, Redis, OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, and more to build robust, scalable solutions
• Optimize and scale existing systems for improved stability, performance, and reliability across business-critical infrastructure, using monitoring tools like Grafana to track and analyze system metrics
• Mentor junior engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of technical excellence. Additionally, participate in the interview process and coach/mentor new interviewers to maintain high hiring standards
• Champion software engineering best practices to ensure high-quality deliverables, including robust testing strategies, effective code reviews, comprehensive documentation, continuous integration/deployment, and adherence to architectural principles that promote scalability and maintainability
• Participate in and lead technical working groups that influence the broader Product team or industry
• Provide monitoring and operational support for production services, including participating in an on-call rotation for one week approximately every 10-12 weeks
• Be given the autonomy to own your work in a high trust environment, managing tasks and priorities effectively using Jira