Senior Backend Engineer (Go)
Bestow$145,000 - $160,000/year
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Software Development, BiotechnologyIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should have 6-10+ years of backend software development experience with a SaaS delivery model and 4+ years of recent experience building event-driven, microservices-oriented architectures. Proficiency in backend languages like Go, Scala, Java, Kotlin, or Node.js is required, along with proven expertise in building distributed systems, microservices, and REST APIs. Production experience with commercial clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP) and developing applications using SQL and NoSQL databases is also necessary. A BS/MS degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience, is required. Experience building event-based platforms at scale and a passion for performance, reliability, and scalability of distributed systems are essential.
Responsibilities
The Senior Backend Software Engineer will design and build highly scalable and resilient distributed services and systems, working with technologies such as Apache Kafka, Cassandra, Elasticsearch, and Redis. They will collaborate on cross-team platform-level initiatives and projects, troubleshoot critical production issues, and implement solutions.
Skills
Backend Development
Cloud Engineering
Distributed Systems
Cybersecurity
AI
No-code/Low-code development
Application Development
Configuration
Deployment
Product Development
API Design
System Architecture
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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