Database Reliability Engineer III (Remote)

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Not specified

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting modern organizations with its AI-native platform. The company processes trillions of events daily and manages petabytes of data, growing rapidly. CrowdStrike fosters a culture of flexibility, autonomy, and innovation, seeking passionate individuals dedicated to customers and colleagues.

About the Role

CrowdStrike is hiring an experienced Engineer for the Data Services team to advance its database systems. The ideal candidate is highly technical, hands-on, and experienced with data plane services like Cassandra, ElasticSearch, and Kafka, as well as automation for large-scale cloud-based critical systems. The company values past accomplishments as indicators of future potential.

What You'll Do

• Maintain a deep understanding of data components, including Cassandra, ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, Kafka, Zookeeper, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Operate and automate properly configured clusters using this understanding.
• Develop infrastructure services to support a full DevOps model for the engineering team.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Customer Support to troubleshoot time-sensitive production issues.
• Ensure the safety, security, and availability of petabytes of critical business data.

What You’ll Need

• Configuration management experience (Chef or Salt) and/or strong Ruby experience.
• Experience with large-scale datastores using technologies such as Cassandra, ElasticSearch, Kafka, Zookeeper, and MySQL.
• Experience with large-scale, business-critical Linux environments.
• Experience operating within cloud environments, preferably Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Proven ability to work effectively with both local and remote teams.
• A track record of making sound decisions, especially under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A combination of confidence and independence, with the judgment to seek help when needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering).
• This role may require periodic background and fingerprint checks for government customer requirements.

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture.
• Market leader in compensation and equity awards.
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation and holidays.
• Paid parental and adoption leaves.
• Professional development opportunities for all employees.
• Employee Resource Groups, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities.
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.
• Great Place to Work Certified™ globally.

Company Commitment

CrowdStrike is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of belonging. The company supports veterans and individuals with disabilities through its affirmative action program and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity.