Engineering Manager, Linux Sensor (Remote) at Crowdstrike

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, Biotechnology, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess in-depth knowledge of C/C++ and Linux internals/kernel, along with strong low-level OS internals experience in Linux. Experience debugging memory corruptions, process contentions, and system performance is required, as is experience working with teams to ship major features and releases. Prior experience as an Engineering Manager with direct reports is also necessary. Bonus points include a strong background in scalable, light-weight, and highly performing systems, OS system expertise for core concepts and subsystems, familiarity with Agile processes, and knowledge in Security.

Responsibilities

The Engineering Manager will lead the sensor development team, focusing on architecture, strategy, and the development of next-generation Anti-Virus and Enhanced Detection and Response Security Software. Responsibilities include developing new product concepts, supporting development teams in designing and building cross-platform software primarily for Linux, and owning features from design to delivery. The role also involves collaborating with multi-functional teams and participating in product demos.

Skills

Linux

Sensor Development

Endpoint Security

AI-native Platform

Distributed Systems

Team Leadership

Project Management

System Activity Observation

Malicious Behavior Recognition

Telemetry

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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