Sr. Engineer - Backend at Crowdstrike

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience
  • 10+ years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining multiple software products/systems/releases, preferably in a SaaS delivery model, across all phases of the development lifecycle
  • Demonstrated experience in technical leadership leading Design & Implementation of features & capabilities that span multiple disciplines
  • Fluency in at least one programming language, preferably in Scala or Go (Java, .Net or any other programming language can be considered)
  • Can-do attitude, and thrive collaborating in a team and not afraid of taking on responsibilities
  • Product focus mindset and strong ownership based on the mindset “we built it, we own it”
  • Demonstrated track record of operational excellence when operating services that span many components across several geographical regions
  • Strong communication skills; working collaboratively and confidently with internal stakeholders
  • Strong experience in completing tasks for multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience with transactional DB’s (MySQL, Postgres, …), Docker, K8s, K

Responsibilities

  • Join the NGSIEM Data Onboarding Team responsible to develop our data onboarding experience and provide a frictionless experience onboarding data sources
  • Work as part of a cross-functional team including UI, UX and Data Scientists
  • Solve hard problems in distributed systems, including high availability, reliability, performance and cost optimizations
  • Develop systems in Go & Scala
  • Support globally available, multi-region systems in production
  • Lead and participate in cross-team platform-level initiatives and projects

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Distributed SystemsData IngestionPetabyte-ScaleAIAutonomous AgentsSIEMData OnboardingBackend EngineeringScalable SystemsCybersecurity

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Senior Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require being in a specific location?

This role is open to candidates located in India, Bangalore.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience, and 10+ years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining multiple software products/systems/releases, preferably in distributed systems. Proficiency in Go & Scala is required, along with experience solving hard problems in distributed systems including high availability, reliability, performance, and cost optimizations.

What is the company culture like at CrowdStrike?

CrowdStrike cultivates a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers, with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation, and a fanatical commitment to customers, community, and each other.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Engineer role?

Strong candidates will have 10+ years of experience in designing and maintaining software systems, especially in distributed systems at scale, proficiency in Go and Scala, and the ability to lead cross-team initiatives while solving complex problems in high availability and performance.

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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