Backend Engineer
Sleeper$150,000 - $225,000/year
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Information TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should have solid shell scripting (Bash/Zsh) skills with automation and system administration experience, proficiency in Python, and an understanding of operating system fundamentals. Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, database expertise with SQL and NoSQL systems, message queue experience (Kafka, Redis, or similar), and container orchestration knowledge (Kubernetes preferred) are also required. A minimum of 3+ years of backend development experience with distributed systems is necessary.
Responsibilities
The Content Engineer will build, operate, and maintain a global-scale content authoring and publication pipeline, designing and building content validation, integrity, and quality gates. Responsibilities include authoring new content such as scripts, binaries, and dashboards, preparing content for publication, and validating its quality manually or via automation. The role also involves creating and managing content DSLs, working with 3rd party content providers, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance publication and consumption services.
Skills
Python
IT Automation
Content Management
Scripting
OS Scripts
Cybersecurity
AI
Cloud-based platforms
Telemetry
Product Ownership
Pipeline Enhancement
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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