Engineering Manager, Technical Operations - Data & Cost Optimization (Remote) at Crowdstrike

California, United States

Crowdstrike Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
  • 7+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics roles with at least 3+ years in management positions
  • Strong understanding of data pipeline architectures, cloud infrastructure, and cost optimization strategies
  • Experience managing budgets and optimizing costs in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI)
  • Background in data technologies including Apache Airflow, Airbyte, Apache Superset, DBT, and SQL
  • Demonstrated ability to translate technical concepts into business value and ROI
  • Experience leading and developing high-performing engineering teams with a hands-off management approach
  • Bonus Points: Experience in cybersecurity industry or working with security-related data
  • MBA or advanced degree in a quantitative field
  • Previous success implementing significant cost-saving initiatives in data infrastructure
  • Knowledge of machine learning operations and associated infrastructure requirements
  • History of speaking at industry conferences or publishing on data engineering topics

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for a team of data engineers, focusing on hands-off management that empowers team autonomy while ensuring alignment with organizational goals
  • Drive cost optimization initiatives across data infrastructure, identifying opportunities for efficiency while maintaining high performance standards
  • Oversee the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines, ETL processes, and analytics solutions that support CrowdStrike's critical business functions
  • Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and cost forecasting for data engineering projects and infrastructure
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to align data strategy with business objectives and cost management priorities
  • Develop and implement KPIs and metrics to measure team performance, data infrastructure efficiency, and cost optimization success
  • Mentor and grow engineering talent, focusing on career development and building a high-performing, innovative team culture

Skills

Data Engineering
Cost Optimization
Data Pipelines
ETL
Cloud Infrastructure
Leadership
Strategic Planning

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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