Sr. Software Engineer, Cloud - Foundry (Remote)
CrowdStrike
#WeAreCrowdStrike and our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing over 1 trillion events a day with a petabyte of RAM deployed in our Cassandra clusters - and this traffic is growing daily. We’re looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to developing and shaping our cybersecurity platform. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters - one team, one fight.
About the Role:
Our Foundry Team is seeking a Senior-to-Principal (Level 7) Backend/Cloud Software Engineer, to help build out platform products which deliver no-code security application development/config/deployment at fingertips' reach, as well as provide core orchestration and workflow capabilities to all users of Crowdstrike’s Flagship offering, the Falcon Platform.
Foundry is a low-code/no-code application builder with which users can design, configure and deploy security applications into their environments using one among a variety of runtime workflows & logics paired with custom virus scanning functionality or other capabilities as desired.
Your passion and meticulous attention to performance, reliability and scalability will be key ingredients to your success here at CrowdStrike. The team has one of the most critical roles to play in ensuring our products are best-in-class in the industry. You will interact with product managers and other engineers in building both internal and external facing services.
What You'll Do:
Design and build highly scalable and resilient distributed services and systems
Work with industry-leading technologies like Apache Kafka, Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Redis and more
Work on cross-team platform-level initiatives and projects
Troubleshoot critical production issues and implement solutions
What You'll Need:
Experienced building streaming platforms at scale (Note: We process over a trillion events per day)
6-10+ years of relevant work experience building backend software with a SaaS delivery model
4+ years of recent experience building an event-driven, microservices-oriented architecture
Expert knowledge of any of the following backend languages: Go, Scala, Java, Kotlin, Node.js
Proven expertise in building distributed systems, micro services, REST APIs
Production experience with commercial clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP)
BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience
Developing applications using SQL and No-SQL databases
Bonus Points:
Contributed to the open source community (GitHub, Stack Overflow, blogging)
Master’s degree in computer science or related field
Golang experience
Prior experience with cybersecurity
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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
Remote-first culture
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
Comprehensive and inclusive health benefits
Physical and mental wellness programs
Paid parental leave, including adoption
A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities
Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration
We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone feels seen, heard, valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.
CrowdStrike is committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact [email protected] for further assistance.
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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $135,000 - $210,000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.CrowdStrike Canada ULC is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in Canada is $130,000 - $210,000 CAD per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.