Crowdstrike

Experienced Linux Software Development (Remote)

Ireland

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
CybersecurityIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: UK, Ireland, Denmark, Romania
  • Employment Type: Full time
  • Salary: (Not provided)

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 significant presence in the cybersecurity landscape. They are a mission-driven company focused on innovation and customer satisfaction.

About the Role

CrowdStrike Falcon Host is a two-component security product. The “sensor” component is installed on client machines and observes system activity, recognizing malicious behavior and providing prevention. The “cloud” component aggregates sensor telemetry, correlates malicious behavior, and presents a prioritized summary of detected threats to customers. This role focuses on the Linux sensor development.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of production experience on Linux or Unix developing product code.
  • Ability to develop high-quality code in C/C++.
  • Demonstrated ability to showcase coding skills through experience, schoolwork, or community projects.
  • Experience collaborating with multi-functional teams in various locations.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop Linux software for deployment on customer endpoints.
  • Own features from design to delivery.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams in various physical locations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with the product as reported from customers.
  • Participate in other projects as assigned.

Additional Information

  • The team operates under Agile development principles and ships frequently.
  • Features will cross-cut most core OS subsystems, including file system, memory, process, and networking.
  • Many features are designed to be shared across Windows and Mac platforms.

Skills

Linux
Unix
C
C++
Team Collaboration
Troubleshooting
Software Development

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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