Senior Software Engineer, Backend (AI Agents)
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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Software DevelopmentIndustries
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this position remote?
Yes, the position is remote.
What is the salary range for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What experience and skills are required for this position?
Candidates need 15+ years with a B.S., 12+ with an M.S., or 10+ with a Ph.D. in a related field, plus 6+ years leading and building SaaS and hybrid-cloud applications. The role requires expertise in AI agents, LLMs, Agentic frameworks, scalability, and cross-team collaboration.
What kind of work environment can I expect at CrowdStrike?
The role involves thriving in a dynamic environment at immense scale, processing billions of events daily, with collaboration across cross-functional teams to build AI-powered experiences.
What makes a strong candidate for this Principal Engineer role?
A strong candidate has extensive experience in AI, LLMs, and Agentic frameworks, leadership in SaaS and cloud development, plus the ability to mentor, solve complex problems, and advise on AI strategies.
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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