Sr. Software Engineer - Sensor - Cloud Runtime Protection (Hybrid) at CrowdStrike

**Who this is for** This role is for a highly technical software engineer with deep expertise in Linux systems programming who wants to build core, high-perform

Work type: hybrid

Location: USA - Sunnyvale, CA

Salary: $140,000 – $215,000/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

**Who this is for** This role is for a highly technical software engineer with deep expertise in Linux systems programming who wants to build core, high-performance security solutions. You are interested in the intersection of cloud-native infrastructure and runtime protection. **Key highlights** You will work on the core CrowdStrike Falcon sensor, utilizing eBPF and kernel-level programming to secure cloud and AI workloads. This is a chance to influence the security architecture of large-scale, containerized environments. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have 10+ years of professional C/C++ experience focusing on high-concurrency and low-level Linux systems. - Possess hands-on experience developing production-grade eBPF code or Linux Kernel modules. - Understand the complexities of securing cloud-native workloads within Kubernetes and container environments. - Excel at collaborating within a team to deliver high-quality, complex features under strict performance requirements.

Job Description

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. 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 also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. 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:
This is a Software Development Engineer role on the Cloud Runtime Protection team that builds the core of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform: the lightweight sensor. You will be at the forefront of securing the next generation of cloud-native and AI workloads. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies like eBPF, you will design and implement critical, high-performance features in the sensor. Your innovations will extend the Falcon platform's unparalleled power to deliver seamless visibility, advanced detection, and robust prevention for the emerging threat landscape of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning infrastructure running across millions of systems in dynamic environments like Kubernetes. Join us to defend the cloud's most sensitive, mission-critical operations.
 

This role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week on-site at one of the posted locations.What You'll Do:

• Build comprehensive runtime security solutions for Cloud and AI workloads deployed at scale

• Design and develop highly scalable and highly performant linux system software components for security

• Ensure systems and components reliability and performance through monitoring, testing, and debugging. Debug product issues found through test or customer cases to identify root cause and use the input to improve tests.

• Work closely with a team of engineers to support and continue a culture of high product quality and excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sensor and cloud solutions. 

• Work collaboratively with product and release management to control risk, improve quality, and streamline our release cycles

• Participate in code reviews and provide technical guidance to team members. 

• Participate in engineering best practices, including topics like secure coding, testing paradigms, debugging, performance measurement, code reviews, CI/CD and OS internals, to ensure that our sensor code is fast and reliable

• Lead strategic technical initiatives focusing on AI workloads, VMs, Containers and Orchestrators security in multiple public and private cloud environments

• Other projects as assigned

• 10+ years of experience working on product features on Linux or Unix in C/C++ with the following characteristics:

• high concurrency requirements needing strong use of multi-threading

• high reliability requirements

• detailed requirements on low-level operating characteristics (memory usage, efficient performance, correct conformance to external standards)

• Experience developing Kernel modules for Linux

• Experience developing production eBPF code for security or networking

• Experiences in programming cloud native workload using public cloud platforms, Private Cloud Platforms and container technologies (like Kubernetes, Docker…)

• Experience designing and developing in Windows environment is a plus

• Experience working with hypervisors and virtualization technologies is a plus

• Experience working on a team to ship major features and releases

• Ability to communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a distributed team

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

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