Senior Engineer – Cloud, Auth

CrowdStrike

. Lead backend engineering efforts from rapid prototypes to large-scale applications across CrowdStrike products .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive backend development expertise with a focus on distributed systems, scalability, and cloud-based architectures. Proven ability to mentor teams, champion new technologies, and deliver high-quality software in a collaborative environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Backend Development ExperienceDistributed Systems ExpertiseCloud-Based Systems DevelopmentProficiency in Go (Golang)Experience with AWS and Kafka

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentDistributed SystemsScalability TechniquesMulti-ThreadingConcurrencyParallel ProcessingSoftware TestingContinuous IntegrationAI TechnologiesOpen Source Contributions

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationOwnershipAccountabilityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Go (Golang)AWSKafkaGitElasticsearchRedisPostgresGraphQLOAuthSAML

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityCyber Threat IntelligenceOpen SourceIntelligence Fields

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityDistributed SystemsElasticSearchGoogle Cloud PlatformGraphQLKafkaOpen SourcePostgresRedisGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead backend engineering efforts from rapid prototypes to large-scale applications across CrowdStrike products
Leverage and build cloud-based systems to detect targeted attacks and automate cyber threat intelligence production at a global scale
Brainstorm, define, and build collaboratively with members across multiple teams
Champion new technologies and techniques while raising the technical IQ of the team
Mentor and be mentored on web, backend, and data storage technologies and systems
Continuously improve product architecture, knowledge models, user experience, performance, and stability
Take ownership of deliverables and remain accountable for commitments
Use and contribute to the open source community

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Computer Science (or commensurate experience in data structures/algorithms/distributed systems)
12+ years of backend development experience
Ability to scale backend systems using sharding, partitioning, and horizontal scaling
Deep understanding of distributed systems and scalability challenges
Deep understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, and parallel processing technologies
Understanding of engineering best practices, testing paradigms, peer code reviews, and resilient architecture
Ability to work in a fast-paced, test-driven, collaborative, and iterative programming environment
Ability to produce high-quality software that is unit tested, code reviewed, and checked in regularly for continuous integration
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes
Experience with Go (Golang), OAuth, AWS, Kafka, Git, Elasticsearch, Redis, Postgres, and GraphQL
Existing exposure to Go, AWS, GCP, SpiceDB, Kafka, and Elasticsearch
Familiarity with SAML, OAuth, SSO, OIDC, and JWT
Prior experience in cybersecurity or intelligence fields is a bonus
Authored and led successful open source libraries and projects is a bonus

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