Sr. Backend Engineer Cloud - Next-Gen SIEM (Hybrid)

As a global leader in cybersecurity CrowdStrike protects the people processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011 our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

Are you passionate about building innovative cloud-based security solutions? Do you enjoy tackling complex problems in high-volume data-intensive environments? CrowdStrike is seeking a Senior Engineer - Cloud to join our CrowdStrike Falcon® Next-Gen SIEM team with a focus on developing threat detection capabilities. In this role you'll be working on designing and implementing features that process trillions of events daily empowering organizations to defend against sophisticated cyber threats. If you're ready to work on systems that operate at massive scale and make a significant impact on the future of cybersecurity we want to hear from you.

This role is hybrid requiring 2-3 days per week on-site at our Austin TX location.

• Contribute to the design and development of cloud-native microservices for our Next-Gen SIEM platform focusing on detections capabilities processing trillions of events per day. Write correct and clean code consistently following best practices.

• Collaborate with Advanced Detection Research Data Science and other teams to design and implement scalable systems for processing behavioral analytics rules and detection logic across massive datasets.

• Own well-defined projects driving technical decisions and providing input on architectural choices using collaborative tools like Miro. Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term product goals.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement threat detection solutions. Proactively communicate assumptions and seek clarification to reduce rework.

• Utilize and integrate technologies such as Go Kafka Redis OpenSearch PostgreSQL and more to build robust scalable solutions.

• Optimize and scale systems for improved stability performance and reliability across business-critical infrastructure using monitoring tools like Grafana to track and analyze system metrics.

• Mentor junior engineers through pair programming code reviews and knowledge sharing fostering a culture of technical excellence. Participate in the interview process conducting technical interviews and providing input on candidate selection.

• Champion software engineering best practices including: Testing code reviews documentation CI/CD and adherence to architectural principles that promote scalability and maintainability. Improve team performance through guidance and documentation.

• Volunteer for leadership roles in working groups and activities that extend beyond assigned projects within the company or externally. 

• Provide monitoring and operational support for production services including participating in an on-call rotation for one week approximately every 10-12 weeks.

• Manage tasks and priorities effectively using Jira in a high-trust autonomous environment.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.

• Typically requires 7+ years of experience in software development with a focus on cloud-native architectures and distributed systems. Though we’re more interested in your demonstrated abilities and impact than specific years. 

• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Go (preferred) Python Java or C#.

• Experience in designing and implementing scalable data processing systems.

• Understanding of security concepts and threat detection methodologies.

• Track record of successfully delivering technical projects on schedule.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines.

• Experience working in cybersecurity or intelligence fields.

• Familiarity with SIEM or log management solutions.

• Experience with Kafka OpenSearch Redis and Spark.

• Experience with microservices architecture.

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• 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

• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color creed ethnicity religion sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity marital or family status veteran status age national origin ancestry physical disability (including HIV and AIDS) mental disability medical condition genetic information membership or activity in a local human rights commission status with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment selection training compensation benefits discipline promotions transfers lay-offs return from lay-off terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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What We Do

CrowdStrike has redefined security with the world’s most advanced cloud-native platform that protects and enables the people processes and technologies that drive modern enterprise. Tested and proven the world's largest organizations trust CrowdStrike to stop breaches with unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. The CrowdStrike culture has been built upon our Core Values since the day we began. We are Fanatical About the Customer Relentlessly Focused on Innovation and believe that our Limitless Passion drives Unlimited Potential for every CrowdStriker. As a purpose-built remote-first company we believe cultivating a connected culture for every employee no matter where they are in the world is a key ingredient in building a high-performing diverse team. We don’t have a mission statement. We’re on a mission—to stop breaches. Ready to join a mission that matters?

Why Work With Us

We have a culture that celebrates achievement encourages flexibility and innovation and thrives on teamwork. We all work towards a single mission: to stop breaches. This common goal drives a sense of community and connection among our people across the globe.

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