Director of Engineering – Cloud & AI Runtime

CrowdStrike

. Lead a talented technical team building innovative Cloud Security solutions .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesLead💰 $195,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technical teams to develop innovative Cloud Security solutions, with a strong focus on AI-driven Development LifeCycle and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in building security products within Linux environments and leveraging cloud technologies for enhanced performance and efficiency.

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Cloud Security Solutions DevelopmentTeam Leadership and MentorshipC/C++ ProgrammingLinux Internals and Security ProductsAI-Driven Development LifeCycle

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Hard Skills

C/C++ ProgrammingLinux InternalsEBPF FamiliarityDistributed Systems DevelopmentCloud ComputingKubernetes UnderstandingMachine LearningData Science ExperienceCybersecurity ExposureAI Security Product Development

Soft Skills

Cross-Group CollaborationInterpersonal CommunicationTeam ManagementAgility in Remote TeamsProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPHybrid Cloud Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor Degree in Computer Engineering

Industry Keywords

Cloud SecurityAI TechnologiesEngineering ExcellenceCustomer EngagementTechnical Strategy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesLinuxC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a talented technical team building innovative Cloud Security solutions
Participate in and influence code, design, and architecture reviews and key technical decisions
Mentor the team for growth and peak performance
Attract and retain top talent
Champion and drive AI-driven Development LifeCycle in the team
Drive innovation through research, customer, and industry engagement
Work with Product Management, Program Management, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver innovative features and products with high quality and on schedule
Build technology partnerships with key industry leaders
Work closely with sales and support teams to support customers
Lead development of solutions leveraging CrowdStrike’s sensor and data from millions of sensors
Drive technical strategy and roadmap for cloud security runtime protection
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, and product leaders
Hire, retain, and develop world-class engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a Bachelor Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or an equivalent technical field
Experience leading teams of senior and junior engineers
Ability to code in languages such as C/C++ or equivalent
Demonstrated track record of building a strong core engineering team and engineering team management
Deep understanding of Linux and its internals
Proven ability to build security products in Linux space
Familiarity with eBPF
15+ years of software engineering experience in all phases of a software development lifecycle
Broad grounding in distributed systems development and understanding of distributed systems concepts
Solid design and problem solving skills with demonstrated passion for engineering excellence, quality, security and performance
Experience and willingness to drive AI-driven Development LifeCycle
Strong cross-group collaboration and interpersonal communication skills across engineering, product management, support and sales engineering
Experience working with remote teams and individuals while ensuring agility and code velocity
Ability to communicate and articulate crisply at all levels from executive staff to engineers
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes
Understanding of Kubernetes and its role in cloud computing
Familiarity with cloud computing and deployment of software in the cloud
Solid grounding in at least one cloud environment: AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience with hybrid cloud environments
Machine learning and data science familiarity and hands-on experience
Exposure to or experience with cybersecurity and intelligence
Experience building products for AI security

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Bonuses
Equity grants
Health insurance
401k
Paid time off