Crowdstrike

Software Engineer III - Linux Content Development (Remote, CAN)

Ontario, Canada

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

Position Overview

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

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting organizations with its AI-native platform. The company processes almost 3 trillion events per day and has a large fleet of C* servers. They serve customers across all industries and are committed to a mission-driven culture.

About the Team:

The Content Development (CD) team focuses on strategic research into new Falcon Sensor capabilities to identify adversary tactics and techniques. They work on OS security/internals for Windows, Mac, and Linux, exposing the right data to the sensor.

About the Role:

This role is for a Linux Engineer within the engineering team, responsible for delivering code for the Linux sensor (lightweight agent) of CrowdStrike Falcon Host. Falcon Host is a two-component security product: a sensor (driver) and a cloud component. The sensor observes system activity, recognizes malicious behavior, and provides telemetry. The cloud component aggregates telemetry, correlates malicious behavior, and presents a prioritized summary of detected threats.

Responsibilities

  • Design and development of core features on the platform.
  • Own the design and development of code for the Linux sensor (lightweight agent).
  • Research into new Falcon Sensor capabilities.
  • Coordination and implementation of projects.

Requirements

  • Not specified in the provided text.

Skills

Linux
Sensor Development
Security Internals
System Programming
Telemetry
OS Internals

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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