Engine (C++) Engineer II - Unified Search (Remote)

#WeAreCrowdStrike and our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing over 1 trillion events a day with a petabyte of RAM deployed in our Cassandra clusters - and this traffic is growing daily. We're looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to developing and shaping our cybersecurity platform. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters - one team, one fight.
About the Role:
We are looking for a colleague to develop and maintain a specialized execution environment that serves as a backend target for compilers also maintained within the Unified Search team. This execution environment is written in C++ and expert level experience with C++ is essential.
What You'll Do:

• Design and develop highly performant runtime for a low latency event-driven architecture
• Collaborate with colleagues focusing on language and compiler design
• Own features from design to delivery to sustained care after release
• Serve as low level execution and performance expert for the team
• Collaborate with other teams on cross functional design
• Understand the larger system architecture and its impact on development and design

What You'll Need:

• Expertise with C/C++, particularly in developing and debugging a kernel level asynchronous event driven codebase
• Kernel module development, such as device drivers or kernel mode components
• Willing to develop for multiple operating systems including but not limited to Windows, macOS and Linux
• Testing : unit testing, integration / end-to-end testing, and associated automation
• Deliver and accept feedback with grace and courtesy
• Experience in multi-threaded concurrent systems development : what problems do concurrent systems pose and how do you solve them?
• Comfortable working in a distributed environment with multiple time zones

Bonus Points:

• Experience developing code within a well-defined information architecture
• Code optimization and performance assessment/profiling/testing
• Familiarity with reading assembly language, specifically x64 and/or ARM.
• Experience with Python
• Prior experience developing design tools, tests, and/or test automation.
• Prior experience with pytest, Jenkins or Bamboo in a CI/CD environment
• Knowledge of low-level operating system internals for one or more of our supported platforms (including Windows, macOS, and Linux).
• Experience with real-time and/or embedded operating systems.
• Experience developing software for high-assurance, safety critical, or life critical domains
• Experience with developing for cloud-based or other highly concurrent, highly distributed systems
• Familiarity with one or more query/business intelligence languages (SQL, Splunk SPL, etc.)
• Familiarity with generative or formal software methods : model based development, domain specific languages, formal modeling (As an example, we've used tools like TLA+, Agda, and domain specific languages in the past to ensure safety and robustness in our designs.

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-first culture
• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive and inclusive health benefits
• Physical and mental wellness programs
• Paid parental leave, including adoption
• A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration

We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone feels seen, heard, valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.
CrowdStrike is committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact [email protected] for further assistance.
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Right to Work
CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $95.000 - $140.000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:05-29-2024