Sr. Engineer II - Sensor (Remote)

About CrowdStrike

Employment Type: Full time

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role

CrowdStrike Falcon Host is a two-component security product. One component is a “sensor”, which is a driver installed on client machines that observes system activity and recognizes malicious behavior, then provides on-box prevention capability and remote telemetry to the Falcon Host cloud. The cloud component aggregates sensor telemetry for each customer’s network can correlate malicious behavior across multiple machines and presents our customers’ operations teams with a prioritized summary of the threats detected in their environments.

Join CrowdStrike and become a key leader in building the most innovative endpoint security solution in the world. Our sensor development team is responsible for building the endpoint sensor which deploys on multiple platforms including Windows, Mac, and Linux. As a Software Engineer, you will be expected to have ownership over major components and development projects.

You will be required to assist with architecting solutions and support in implementing our core features. Features will cross-cut most core OS subsystems such as file system, memory and process, and networking. Many features are also built in a way that they will have shared components across multiple platforms. You need to be able to lead projects efficiently while maximizing performance and minimizing costs, making sure high standards are being followed when it comes to design, coding quality, and unit and component testing.

What You'll Do

• Provide partnership in the windows kernel mode sensor development team involved in architecture, strategy, in building and improving next-generation Anti-Virus and Enhanced.Detection and Response Security Software.
• Develop new product concepts.
• Support development teams in designing and building software with cross-platform deliverables (Windows, Mac, Linux).
• Own features from design to delivery including participation in product demo at the end of the sprint.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams in various locations.

What You'll Need

• In depth knowledge with C++ and Windows OS Kernel Development.
• Strong low-level OS internals in either Windows, Mac OS, or Linux.
• Experience debugging memory corruptions, process contentions and system performance.
• Experience working with teams to ship major features and releases.
• Lead, mentor, communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a distributed team.

Bonus Points/Preferred Requirements

• OS system expertise for core concepts and subsystems such as WFP, TCP/IP, USB, file systems etc.
• Knowledge in Security.
• Strong background in scalable, light-weight and highly performing systems.
• Familiarity and experience with Agile process.
• Familiarity with source control systems such as Git

Additional Requirements

This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike

• Remote-friendly and flexible work