Senior Security Engineer
RoSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
$60,000 – $90,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, Cloud Computing, CybersecurityIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience in data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems, and have over seven years of full-time experience in backend software development, specifically building high-volume services for a cloud-delivered SaaS product. Solid grounding in the technology of at least one cloud environment, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, is required, along with experience in sharding and partitioning backend systems.
Responsibilities
As a Major Initiative Lead, the Sr. Engineer, Backend - Ingestion will have high autonomy and high expectations, often serving as a guiding hand in designing proprietary Cloud Protocol(s) and working closely with Falcon Sensor teams for each of the platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android). They will manage all network communications event traffic between CrowdStrike’s security cloud and customer resources, utilizing technologies such as Kafka, negotiating TLS, balancing network connections, managing virtual sessions, distributing dynamic content, and managing datastreams, while optimizing performance and scaling backend systems.
Skills
Kafka
TLS
Network Communication
Cloud Protocol
AWS
Azure
GCP
Sharding
Partitioning
Datastreams
Virtual Sessions
Performance Optimization
Scaling
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.
Key Metrics
Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$468MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees