Hybrid Principal Backend Engineer, Agentic AI

at CrowdStrike

• Job title: Principal Backend Engineer, Agentic AI
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $195,000 - $290,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud, Distributed Systems, Java, Python, Scala, Go
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Sunnyvale, United States

About the role

• Principal Engineer leading Agentic AI development within CrowdStrike's NG-SIEM product group. Collaborating on AI solutions and mentoring within a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agentic AI solutions including sophisticated AI agents and fine tuning & integrating with models
• Play key role in design, development, and deployment AI applications using LLM's, Agentic framework, and other related technologies.
• Collaborate with enterprise teams to integrate LLM models and deliver on committed roadmaps.
• Mentor team members to build and grow expertise in this domain.
• Define benchmarks with metrics to evaluate the performance of agents and Agentic frameworks
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI, LLM, Agentic frameworks and apply this knowledge to improve existing systems and develop new ones
• Tackle highly complex and unique challenges requiring in-depth evaluation across multiple areas or the enterprise, delivering solutions aligned with technical vision and business objectives
• Trouble shoot, isolate and fix issues found during various stages of software development including production.
• Leverage advanced technology experience to further organizations tactical and strategic business objectives
• Act as an advisor to leadership to influence AI development strategies

Requirements

• 15+ years with B.S. in a related field, 12+ years with M.S. in a related field, or 10+ years with PhD in a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in leading and building SAAS and hybrid-cloud application development, at large organizations or innovative startups.
• 3+ years of experience with Agentic AI platforms such as Microsoft Copilot Studio, Amazon Bedrock, Google Vertex AI, Open AI etc.
• Experience with AI based conversational UI.
• Strong programming skills in one of Python, Go, Scala or Java, with experience in building distributed systems.
• Demonstrated experience in platform development (APIs, Databases, Serverless architecture) of cloud applications.
• Proven expertise with algorithms, distributed systems design and the software development lifecycle.
• Experience in design hybrid cloud applications with considerations of load balancing, network infrastructure and micro services architecture.
• Proven ability to work effectively with remote teams.

Benefits

• 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