Sr. Software Engineer - Windows Installer (Remote) at Crowdstrike

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, Biotechnology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have proven experience working with MSI, including debugging MSI logs and a good understanding of MSI database tables and different types of MSI updates. Experience with rollback custom actions and scripts, writing and debugging custom actions, and MSI registration is required. Proven experience delivering high quality, high performance C++ code and experience with the WiX Toolset/Burn Engine and/or InstallShield are necessary. Familiarity with writing and debugging Python code, and a proven history of owning a product or process and driving improvements are also required. Bonus points for experience debugging SetupApi dev logs, a proven understanding of Windows internals, and proven experience designing large-scale OOD systems.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain a sophisticated Windows Installer solution. They will collaborate with other teams across the organization and work within a collaborative, fully remote team environment.

Skills

Windows Installer

MSI

Software Development

Endpoint Security

Cybersecurity

Distributed Systems

Telemetry

Cloud

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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