Hybrid Senior Software Engineer – Cloud, Cloud Runtime Protection

at CrowdStrike

• Job title: Senior Software Engineer – Cloud, Cloud Runtime Protection
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $140,000 - $215,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cassandra, Cloud, Cyber Security, Distributed Systems, Kafka, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, Redis, Go
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Senior Software Engineer developing and operating high-scale cloud systems protecting workloads at CrowdStrike. Join a mission-driven team creating runtime protection capabilities for thousands of customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Join our Cloud Runtime Protection team and help build the technology that stops breaches before they happen
• Develop and operate high-scale cloud systems that protect workloads and secure Kubernetes environments for thousands of customers worldwide
• Build cutting-edge runtime protection capabilities, processing massive data volumes while delivering both customer-facing solutions and internal tools
• Work with industry-leading Cloud Workload Protection and Kubernetes & Container Security technologies, directly contributing to our mission of stopping adversaries in their tracks
• Design and develop secure, maintainable cloud-based systems for runtime visibility, detection and response of cloud workloads
• Be part of a global team of highly skilled and passionate engineers, building and maintaining cloud services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand cloud needs and create scalable solutions
• Champion learning and new technologies (including AI tools) while mentoring team members on backend and data storage technologies
• Continuously improve product architecture, performance, and user experience through regular evaluation and optimization
• Own your work autonomously while helping maintain system reliability at scale

Requirements

• Computer Science degree or equivalent experience with data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems
• 8+ years of production experience building, delivering, and maintaining large-scale systems
• Strong programming skills in Go (Golang) or similar languages, with expertise in multi-threading, concurrency, and parallel processing
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, scalability challenges, and engineering best practices (testing, code reviews, resilient architecture)
• Passion for shipping quality code frequently and seeing your work impact production systems
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while meeting commitments and delivering well-tested, reviewed code
• Bonus Points: Existing exposure to K8s, Redis, Cassandra, OpenSearch
• Familiarity with message queuing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Prior experience in the cybersecurity or intelligence fields
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code
• Contributions to the open-source community (GitHub)

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