Sr. Engineer - Cloud

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 proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. 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. About the Role: CrowdStrike is looking for a Senior Cloud Software Engineer to join our growing Product development team. This team of engineers focuses on security related development on endpoint, cloud, and back-end with a particular focus on data security. We're looking for smart people who want to be challenged and take ownership of what they build, working in an environment where quality is a top priority. You’ll be joining our Data Security Product Group, whose mission is to build a unified data security platform that enables our customers to protect their most important asset, their data. You will work on a team that builds solutions to protect data on endpoints, cloud and SaaS and allows our customers to manage and secure their data in an ever connected AI world. You'll Do: Design and build highly scalable and resilient distributed systems Design and build cloud based systems to help our customers to monitor and protect their most sensitive data. Obsess about learning, and champion the newest technologies with others, raising the technical IQ of the team. Work with technologies like Apache Kafka, Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Redis and more Work on cross-team platform-level initiatives and projects Understand the software architectures of the team deliverables; actively participate in design discussions. Take ownership and be accountable for deliverables, both individually and when leading a team. Troubleshoot deep technical issues and implement solutions Mentor other developers on cloud and backend technologies Constantly look to improve our architecture, knowledge models, user experience, performance and stability Deliver and accept feedback with grace and courtesy What You’ll Need: Degree in Computer Science or related engineering discipline 7+ years of industry experience building complex distributed systems Experience in one of the following languages Go, Java, Python Deep understanding of distributed systems and scalability challenges. A thorough understanding of engineering best practices from appropriate testing paradigms to effective peer code reviews and resilient architecture Proven expertise in building distributed systems, micro services, REST APIs Production experience with commercial clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP) Experience developing applications using SQL and No-SQL databases Team player – demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a globally distributed team. Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes. Bonus Points: Prior experience building solutions that integrate with Google, Microsoft and Box platforms and APIs Prior experience with cybersecurity #LI-DM2 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. 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