Crowdstrike

Backend Engineer - Counter Adversary Operations Team (Remote, ROU)

Romania

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Computer SecurityIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote or Hybrid
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified (Details to be provided during the interview process)

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting organizations with its AI-native platform. They process almost 3 trillion events per day and operate on large-scale distributed systems. The company is looking for a Backend Engineer to join the Counter Adversary Operations (CAO) Team, focusing on building globally distributed, fault-tolerant, and highly scalable cloud ecosystems using Golang. Prior experience with Golang is not required, but helpful. The role doesn't require prior security industry experience, and mentorship/training will be provided. A strong interest in CrowdStrike's mission and a willingness to engage with product teams and customers are expected.

Requirements

  • Strong interest in CrowdStrike’s mission
  • Willingness to engage with the needs of product teams and customers
  • Ability to work on and enrich backend microservices
  • Experience with cloud-based systems (details to be discussed)

Responsibilities

  • Researching areas of concern for backend improvements
  • Implementing solutions for backend microservices
  • Leveraging existing CrowdStrike tools and services
  • Building cloud-based systems

Application Instructions

Company Information

  • Company: CrowdStrike
  • Industry: Computer Security
  • Mission: To stop breaches and redefine modern security.
  • Team: Counter Adversary Operations (CAO) Team – Combines CrowdStrike Falcon® Intelligence and the CrowdStrike® Falcon OverWatchTM threat hunting team to disrupt adversaries.

Skills

Golang
Cloud-based systems
Backend microservices
Distributed systems
Fault-tolerance
Scalability
Microservices development
Cloud ecosystems

Crowdstrike

Cloud-native endpoint security solutions provider

About Crowdstrike

CrowdStrike specializes in cybersecurity, focusing on protecting businesses from cyber threats through cloud-native endpoint security solutions. Their main product, the Falcon platform, includes services like Falcon Pro, which replaces traditional antivirus with next-generation antivirus that integrates threat intelligence, Falcon Insight for endpoint detection and response, and Falcon Device Control to manage connected devices. Unlike many competitors, CrowdStrike's services are subscription-based, allowing clients to choose different levels of protection based on their needs. The company serves a diverse clientele, including many Fortune 100 companies, and is recognized as a leader in the cybersecurity field, known for its effectiveness in threat detection and response.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$468MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Remote-friendly culture
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
Comprehensive health benefits + 401k plan
Paid Parental Leave, including adoption
Wellness programs
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Open offices have stocked kitchens, coffee, soda and treats

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Lumos could challenge CrowdStrike's market share.
Recovery from last year's outage may still affect customer trust and future sales.
Pressure to demonstrate ROI by 2025 could challenge CrowdStrike's financial transparency.

Differentiation

CrowdStrike's Falcon platform offers cloud-native endpoint security solutions, a key differentiator.
The company serves 44 of the Fortune 100, showcasing its strong market presence.
CrowdStrike's proactive threat hunting sets it apart in cybersecurity threat detection.

Upsides

Partnership with SonicWall opens new SMB market segment for CrowdStrike.
Recognition as a leader in ransomware prevention boosts CrowdStrike's market credibility.
Gamified learning initiatives help address cybersecurity skills gap, benefiting future talent pipeline.

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