Senior Engineer - Sensor

About the role

CrowdStrike is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for its sensor development team, which builds the endpoint sensor deployed on Windows, Mac and Linux. The engineer owns major components and development projects, helps architect solutions and supports implementation of core features that span file system, memory, process and networking subsystems, with shared components across platforms. The role sits within the Data Security Product Group, which helps customers detect insider threats, monitor sensitive data and meet regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Work on an emerging product with continuous growth, new feature releases and a growing customer base.
• Partner with senior engineers on the sensor, the lightweight CrowdStrike agent and its endpoint security capabilities.
• Own new features from design to delivery.
• Support development of cross-platform software (Windows and Mac).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams across locations on cross-team functionality.
• Troubleshoot product issues reported by customers responsively.

Required profile

• 8+ years of industry experience building high-performance software products.
• Solid experience with networking and knowledge of Windows internals.
• BS or MS in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience debugging memory corruptions, process contentions and system performance.
• Proactive problem-solving and ability to work with a group of senior engineers in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience using AI technologies to improve decision-making, workflows and efficiency.

Required skills

• Proficiency in C++
• Windows Internals and kernel-mode programming
• Networking

What we offer

• Market-leading compensation and equity awards
• Physical and mental wellness programs
• Vacation and holidays, paid parental and adoption leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee networks, volunteer opportunities and a certified "Great Place to Work" culture