Engineer III - Threat Detection (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 Software Engineer for our Cloud Security Runtime Protection team. The team is extending CrowdStrike's mission of "stopping breaches" into the cloud-native workloads with the ultimate goal of providing a single platform for securing the entire lifecycle of cloud workloads from development through deployment to runtime.
The Software Development Engineer will join the Cloud Security Runtime Protection team that is in charge of building and maintaining detection and prevention features and capabilities for protecting cloud workloads and infrastructure, and containers and Kubernetes in particular. This is a unique opportunity to join a team that works at the intersection of software development and cloud security and is responsible for delivering complex features spanning the entire security stack from agents and sensors to cloud services.
Experience level: 4+ years
What You'll Do:

• Build and expand cloud runtime protection features and capabilities for CrowdStrike's agents/sensors that protect container and K8s workloads and infrastructure
• Research and develop new and introduce improvements to the existing cloud runtime security features with focus on containers and K8s
• Learn and share with others the newest cloud technologies and security-relevant aspects of the cloud workloads and infrastructure, raising the technical IQ of the team and contributing to the product direction
• Be mentored and mentor other developers on K8s, Linux and cloud runtime technologies

What You'll Need:

• Deep experience with one or more programming languages such as Golang, C/C++
• Experience building K8s system-level software including K8s operators, controllers, extensions, storage and networking plug-ins, agents, etc.
• System-level understanding of cloud-native technologies such as Containers and Kubernetes
• Interest in cybersecurity in general and in Container and Kubernetes security in particular
• Deep understanding of software engineering best practices from appropriate testing paradigms to effective peer code reviews and resilient architecture
• Ability to take ownership and be accountable for deliverables, both individually and when leading a group of engineers
• Ability to communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a globally distributed team

Bonus Points:

• Understanding of managed K8s services like EKS, AKS, GKE and similar
• Prior experience building system-level software for Linux using C/C++
• Expert understanding of Container and Kubernetes internals and Linux OS internals
• Prior experience building cybersecurity products, agents, sensors
• Experience in DevSecOps K8s domain

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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

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is 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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] for further assistance.
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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $115,000 - $180,000 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:09-17-2024