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CrowdStrike

Sr. Software Engineer - Sensor - Cloud Runtime Protection

CrowdStrike
Sunnyvale, CA $164k - $295k/yr Full time Posted 12d ago
Senior Cloud Native Cloud Native Technologies Cloud Runtime Security Docker Ebpf Engineering Kubernetes Linux Kernel Product Security Engineering Security Software Development Software Engineer Software Engineering Software Security Systems Security Engineer
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Job Description

Join the Cloud Runtime Protection team to help build the core Falcon lightweight sensor for cloud-native and AI/ML security.

Responsibilities

  • Build runtime security solutions for cloud and AI workloads deployed at scale
  • Design and develop scalable, high-performance Linux system software components for security
  • Improve reliability and performance through monitoring, testing, and debugging
  • Debug product issues from test or customer cases to identify root cause and strengthen tests
  • Collaborate with engineers to maintain a culture of high product quality and excellence
  • Work with cross-functional teams to integrate sensor and cloud solutions
  • Partner with product and release management to manage risk, improve quality, and streamline release cycles
  • Participate in code reviews and provide technical guidance to team members
  • Apply engineering best practices across secure coding, testing paradigms, debugging, performance measurement, code reviews, CI/CD, and OS internals
  • Lead strategic technical initiatives for AI workloads, VMs, Containers, and Orchestrators security across multiple public and private cloud environments
  • Support additional projects as assigned

Requirements

  • 10+ years building Linux or Unix product features in C/C++, including:
    • High concurrency requirements with strong multi-threading experience
    • High reliability requirements
    • Detailed low-level operating knowledge (memory usage, efficient performance, conformance to external standards)
  • Bachelor Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent technical field
  • Experience developing Kernel modules for Linux
  • Experience developing production eBPF code for security or networking
  • Experience programming cloud-native workloads using public cloud platforms, private cloud platforms, and container technologies (including Kubernetes and Docker)
  • Experience designing and developing in Windows is a plus
  • Experience working with hypervisors and virtualization technologies is a plus
  • Experience working on teams to ship major features and releases
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a distributed team
  • Proven experience using AI technologies to improve decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, and drive business outcomes

Technologies

  • eBPF
  • Linux
  • Unix
  • C/C++
  • Kernel modules for Linux
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • CI/CD
  • Windows
  • Hypervisors
  • Virtualization technologies
  • AI technologies

Benefits

  • 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

Role details: This is a Software Development Engineer role on the Cloud Runtime Protection team building the core of the Falcon platform: the lightweight sensor. Hybrid role requiring 2-3 days per week on-site at one of the posted locations.

Compensation: USD 164,000 - 295,000 per year.

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid).

Additional notes: CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program. For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here.

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