Senior Backend Engineer, CrowdStrike

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on cloud-native architectures and distributed systems
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Go (preferred), Python, Java, or C#
• Experience in designing and implementing scalable data processing systems
• Understanding of security concepts and threat detection methodologies
• Track record of successfully delivering technical projects on schedule
• Familiarity 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 - Cloud to join our CrowdStrike Falcon® Next-Gen SIEM team and contribute to the development of our advanced detections and user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) solutions.
• In this role, you'll be working on designing and implementing features that process trillions of events daily, empowering organizations to defend against sophisticated cyber threats
• If you're ready to work on systems that operate at massive scale and make a significant impact on the future of cybersecurity, we want to hear from you
• Contribute to the design and development of cloud-native microservices for our Next-Gen SIEM platform, focusing on detections and UEBA capabilities processing trillions of events per day. Write correct and clean code, consistently following best practices
• Own well-defined projects, driving technical decisions and providing input on architectural choices using collaborative tools like Miro. Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term product goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement threat detection solutions. Proactively communicate assumptions and seek clarification to reduce rework
• Utilize and integrate technologies such as Go, Kafka, Redis, OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, and more to build robust, scalable solutions
• Optimize and scale 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. Participate in the interview process, conducting technical interviews and providing input on candidate selection
• Champion software engineering best practices including: Testing, code reviews, documentation, CI/CD, and adherence to architectural principles that promote scalability and maintainability. Improve team performance through guidance and documentation
• Volunteer for leadership roles in working groups and activities that extend beyond assigned projects within the company or externally
• Provide monitoring and operational support for production services, including participating in an on-call rotation for one week approximately every 10-12 weeks
• Manage tasks and priorities effectively using Jira in a high-trust, autonomous environment