Senior Cloud Software Engineer

About the role

CrowdStrike, a global cybersecurity leader, is looking for a Senior Cloud Software Engineer to join its growing Product Development team within the Data Security Product Group. The team focuses on security-related development for endpoints, cloud and back-end, with a particular focus on data security, and works on large-scale distributed systems processing nearly 3 trillion events per day.

Key responsibilities

• Design and build highly scalable and resilient distributed systems and cloud-based systems that help customers monitor and protect their most sensitive data.
• Work on cross-team platform-level initiatives and projects, and understand the software architectures of the team's deliverables, taking part in design discussions.
• Troubleshoot deep technical issues and implement solutions, and take ownership of deliverables, individually and when leading a team.
• Mentor other developers on cloud and backend technologies and constantly improve architecture, knowledge models, user experience, performance and stability.
• Champion new technologies, learn continuously and deliver and accept feedback with grace and courtesy.

Required profile

• Degree in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of industry experience building complex distributed systems.
• Proven expertise in distributed systems, microservices, REST APIs and commercial clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience developing applications using SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Ability to lead, mentor, communicate and collaborate in a globally distributed team.
• Proven experience using AI technologies to improve decision-making, workflows and efficiency.
• Bonus points: experience integrating with Google, Microsoft and Box platforms and APIs, and prior cybersecurity experience.

Required skills

• Languages: Go, Java or Python.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and scalability challenges.
• Engineering best practices, including testing paradigms, peer code reviews and resilient architecture.
• Bonus: experience with Apache Kafka, Cassandra, Elasticsearch and Redis.

What we offer

• Market-leading compensation and equity awards.
• Physical and mental wellness programs, competitive vacation and holidays, paid parental and adoption leave.
• Professional development opportunities for all employees.
• Employee networks, volunteer opportunities and a vibrant office culture.