Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Platform)
Coinbase$180,625 - $212,000/year
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Biotechnology, SoftwareIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience in data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems. Expertise in backend languages such as Go, Java, Kotlin, Scala, or Python is required, with a preference for Go. A minimum of 5 years of experience in full-time backend software development, particularly with high-volume services for cloud-delivered SaaS products, is essential. Experience with NoSQL databases in a SaaS environment, proficiency in at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP), and a strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, multi-threading, concurrency, and parallel processing are necessary. Proven expertise in building distributed systems, microservices, and REST APIs, along with experience in SQL and NoSQL databases, is also required. Bonus points include contributions to the open-source community, a Master's degree in computer science, and prior cybersecurity experience.
Responsibilities
The role involves building highly fault-tolerant Golang microservices to enhance the Fusion product and its ecosystem. Responsibilities include supporting ultra-high volume Kafka event pipelines for customer workflows, working with technologies like Apache Kafka, Cassandra, Elasticsearch, and Redis, and participating in cross-team platform initiatives. Additionally, the engineer will troubleshoot critical production issues and implement effective solutions.
Skills
backend development
microservices
cloud engineering
distributed systems
AI
orchestration
workflow automation
threat remediation
performance optimization
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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