Crowdstrike

Engineering Manager, Sensor (Remote, East Coast)

Maryland, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Security, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Position Overview

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

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting organizations with its AI-native platform. They process almost 3 trillion events per day and have a massive infrastructure with 3.44 PB of RAM deployed. They work with customers across all industries, providing critical security solutions. CrowdStrike is a mission-driven company fostering a culture of flexibility, autonomy, and a commitment to customers, community, and each other.

About the Role:

CrowdStrike Falcon Host is a two-component security product: a sensor and a cloud component. The sensor monitors system activity and provides prevention, while the cloud component aggregates telemetry and presents a prioritized threat summary.

What You'll Do:

  • Attract, develop, and grow top technical talent.
  • Develop new product concepts.
  • Support development teams in designing and building software.
  • Own features from design to delivery, including participation in product demos.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams in various locations.

What You'll Need:

  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident: Required.
  • Work Location: Must be solely within the U.S.
  • Technical Skills:
    • In-depth knowledge of C/C++
    • Low-level OS internals experience (Windows, Mac OS, or Linux)
  • Experience:
    • Experience as an Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

  • Hiring and retaining top technical talent.
  • Contributing to the design and development of software.
  • Leading the development of features that monitor and take action on user behavior.
  • Owning features from concept to delivery, including participation in product demonstrations.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Skills

C++
Low-level OS internals
Windows
Mac OS
Linux
Software Design
Product Development
Feature Ownership
Multi-functional Teams

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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