Hybrid Senior Backend Engineer – Lightning

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About the role

  • Build and evolve cloud-based systems to detect and disrupt targeted attacks at a global scale
  • Design and implement elegant, performant backend solutions primarily in Go (and some Python)
  • Work on services that provide near-real-time security information to endpoint agents, addressing tight latency and scaling constraints
  • Develop caching, backpressure, and partial response strategies for large-scale systems
  • Collaborate across multiple teams to brainstorm, design, and build features
  • Read and critique code across languages and provide technical guidance
  • Apply engineering best practices: testing paradigms, code reviews, logging, and resilient architecture patterns
  • Take ownership of deliverables, mentor team members, and raise quality standards
  • Investigate production outages and add improvements to prevent future outages
  • Participate in occasional travel for in-person meetings and team events

Requirements

  • A computer science background or equivalent experience (programming styles, data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, etc.)
  • 8+ years of experience building and scaling back-end systems in production
  • Team player skills – we embrace collaboration
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems and scalability challenges
  • Experience with Golang, Python, Kubernetes, Cassandra, Redis, Kafka, Elastic Search, and/or similar technologies
  • Prior experience with cloud services (AWS or Azure), particularly compute and storage offerings
  • Experience developing and deploying into Linux
  • Willingness to undergo periodic background and fingerprint checks consistent with government customer requirements
  • Interest in CrowdStrike's mission and willingness to engage with product teams and customers
  • Sense of humor and humility

Benefits

  • Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
  • 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
  • Eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off

Job title

Senior Backend Engineer – Lightning

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$140,000 - $215,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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