Senior Engineer – Cloud

CrowdStrike

. Create, enhance and operate core systems that turn teams of analysts into a barrier to adversary actions .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing scalable solutions within a microservices architecture, utilizing programming languages such as Golang and Python. Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and enhance cybersecurity products through automation and AI technologies.

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Golang ProgrammingMicroservices ArchitectureCloud Native TechnologiesAI TechnologiesCross-Functional Project Leadership

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Hard Skills

Python ProgrammingJavaScript ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingJava ProgrammingWeb Services DevelopmentData Pipeline ConstructionRelational Database KnowledgeNoSQL Database KnowledgeGraph Database KnowledgeLinux Programming Fundamentals

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationSelf-StarterAbility to Work AsynchronouslyProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesAWSAzureGCPOCIKafkaKinesisCloud Observability ToolsDistributed Systems

Industry Keywords

CybersecuritySecurity DomainE-Verify Program

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptKafkaKubernetesLinuxMicroservicesNoSQLPythonC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, enhance and operate core systems that turn teams of analysts into a barrier to adversary actions
Design and implement new features and product enhancements
Work directly with Falcon Complete stakeholders to build products and systems solving cybersecurity challenges
Design and implement reliable and performant solutions for scalability
Improve service monitoring effectiveness and proactively address issues
Write automation to reduce operational load
Participate in on-call rotations to ensure high-quality 24/7 operations
Work with Falcon Complete security analysts and advisors around the globe
Share responsibility for everything the team builds
Lead cross-functional projects from conception to execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional experience with at least one of the following programming languages: Golang, Python, JavaScript, C++, or Java, and a willingness to use Golang
Comfort and experience working within the constraints of existing software applications and architectures
Practical experience building web services and data pipelines at scale
Practical experience building services within a microservices architecture
Operational knowledge of relational, NoSQL and graph databases
Operational knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka or Kinesis
Linux programming fundamentals
Experience with distributed and scalable systems
Experience with cloud native technologies
Experience with cloud observability tools
Experience with Docker and container orchestration platforms such as K8S
Experience leading cross functional projects, from conception to execution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to be successful in a highly asynchronous environment
Ability to distill high level feature requests into concrete engineering requirements
Self-starter able to thrive in a remote environment
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes
Experience with AWS, AZURE, GCP or OCI
Experience building with modern AI technologies
Experience building products in the security domain
Experience doing high-level design and architecture
CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program

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