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Sr. Software Engineer - Sensor - Cloud Runtime Protection

CrowdStrike Sunnyvale, CA

Sunnyvale, CA

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$164k - $295k/yr Full time Senior Cloud Native Cloud Native Technologies

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Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Cloud Runtime Protection team, you will help build the core Falcon lightweight sensor. The role centers on designing and implementing high-performance Linux security components, including eBPF, to support visibility, detection, and prevention for cloud-native and AI/ML workloads.

Responsibilities

Build comprehensive runtime security solutions for Cloud and AI workloads deployed at scale
Design and develop highly scalable and highly performant Linux system software components for security
Maintain reliability and performance through monitoring, testing, and debugging; debug product issues identified through test or customer cases to determine root cause and apply learnings to improve tests
Collaborate with engineers to uphold a culture of high product quality and excellence; partner with cross-functional teams to integrate sensor and cloud solutions
Partner with product and release management to manage risk, improve quality, and streamline release cycles
Participate in code reviews and provide technical guidance to team members
Contribute to engineering best practices, including secure coding, testing paradigms, debugging, performance measurement, code reviews, CI/CD, and OS internals, to support fast and reliable sensor code
Lead strategic technical initiatives focused on security for AI workloads, VMs, containers, and orchestrators across multiple public and private cloud environments
Complete other projects as assigned

Requirements

10+ years of experience building product features on Linux or Unix in C/C++, with strong multi-threading for high concurrency
10+ years of experience building product features on Linux or Unix in C/C++, with strong expectations for high reliability
10+ years of experience building product features on Linux or Unix in C/C++, with detailed requirements on low-level operating characteristics (memory usage, efficient performance, correct conformance to external standards)
Bachelor Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent technical field
Experience developing Linux kernel modules
Experience developing production eBPF code for security or networking
Experience programming cloud-native workloads using public cloud platforms, private cloud platforms, and container technologies (including Kubernetes and Docker)
Experience designing and developing in Windows is a plus
Experience working with hypervisors and virtualization technologies is a plus
Experience working on a team to ship major features and releases
Ability to communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a distributed team
Proven experience using AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes

Technologies

eBPF
Linux
Unix
C/C++
Linux kernel modules
Kubernetes
Docker
CI/CD
Windows
Hypervisors
Virtualization technologies
AI technologies

Role Details

This is a Software Development Engineer position on the Cloud Runtime Protection team focused on building the lightweight sensor at the core of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform. The role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week on-site at one of the posted locations.

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid)

Compensation

Salary Range: USD 164,000 to 295,000 per year

Benefits

Market-leading compensation and equity awards
Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
Competitive vacation and holidays
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

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike

Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program
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