Crowdstrike

Sr. Software Engineer - Windows Kernel, Core Platform (Remote)

United States

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

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote (Canada & USA)
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting organizations with its AI-native platform. They process almost 3 trillion events per day and have a significant operational footprint. The company fosters a culture of flexibility, autonomy, and a mission-driven approach.

About the Role

This role focuses on the development of the CrowdStrike Falcon Host sensor (lightweight agent) on Windows. The sensor observes system activity, identifies malicious behavior, and provides telemetry to the Falcon Host cloud.

Responsibilities

  • Provide partnership on the sensor development team involved in architecture and strategy.
  • Build and improve 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 demos at the end of the sprint.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams in various locations.

Requirements

  • In-depth knowledge with C (details incomplete)

Company Information

  • Company: CrowdStrike
  • Mission: Stop breaches and redefine modern security.
  • Platform: World’s most advanced AI-native platform
  • Scale: Processes almost 3 trillion events per day.
  • Operating Principles: Agile development.
  • Target Audience: Customers span all industries.

Skills

C

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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