Senior Engineer – Cloud, Core API

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend engineering, distributed systems, and cloud-based architectures, with a strong focus on scalability, performance, and security. Proven ability to mentor teams, champion new technologies, and produce high-quality, unit-tested software in a collaborative environment.

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Backend EngineeringDistributed SystemsCloud-Based SystemsAI TechnologiesCybersecurity Experience

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Hard Skills

Data StructuresAlgorithmsShardingPartitioningHorizontal ScalingMulti-ThreadingConcurrencyParallel ProcessingEngineering Best PracticesUnit Testing

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

GoScalaAWSCassandraKafkaElasticsearch

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityThreat IntelligenceOpen Source Community

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCassandraCloudCyber SecurityDistributed SystemsElasticSearchKafkaOpen SourceScalaGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead backend engineering efforts from rapid prototypes to large-scale applications across CrowdStrike products
Build and leverage cloud-based systems to detect targeted attacks and automate cyber threat intelligence production at 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
Re-evaluate products to improve architecture, knowledge models, user experience, performance, and stability
Take ownership and accountability for deliverables
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)
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 thrive 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
Team collaboration skills
Existing exposure to Go, Scala, AWS, Cassandra, Kafka, or Elasticsearch is a bonus
Prior experience in cybersecurity or intelligence fields 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
Health insurance
401k
Paid time off
Eligibility for bonuses
Equity grants