Engineer III

OverviewJoin to apply for the Engineer III - Sensor (Remote) role at CrowdStrike.About The ProductCrowdStrike Falcon is a two-component security product. One component is a "sensor", which is a lightweight agent installed on client environments that observes system activity and recognizes malicious behavior, then provides on-box prevention capability and remote telemetry to the Falcon 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.About The RoleThis is a Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in the engineering team that delivers the sensor (lightweight agent) on various container optimized Linux distros. This role will be part of the team designing and implementing new features in the sensor to secure cloud workloads. The work leverages eBPF and other technologies. These features will extend the power of the Falcon platform to provide seamless visibility, detection, and prevention for container processes running in orchestration environments like Kubernetes.What You\'ll DoCreate and maintain high-performance linux system software components. Analyze complex software features, and build effective test strategies and test designs.Ensure systems and components reliability and performance through monitoring, testing, and debugging. Debug product issues found through test or customer cases to identify root cause and use the input to improve tests.Work closely with a team of engineers to support and maintain a culture of high product quality and excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sensor and cloud solutions. Work collaboratively with product and release management to control risk, improve quality, and streamline our release cyclesParticipate in code reviews and provide technical guidance to team members. Participate in engineering best practices, including topics like secure coding, testing paradigms, debugging, performance measurement, code reviews, CI/CD and OS internals, to ensure that our sensor code is fast and reliableLead strategic technical initiatives focusing on containers and orchestrators security in both public and private cloudOther projects as assignedWhat You\'ll Need5+ years of experience working on product features on Linux or Unix in C/C++ with the following characteristics:high concurrency requirements needing strong use of multi-threadinghigh reliability requirementsdetailed requirements on low-level operating characteristics (memory usage, efficient performance, correct conformance to external standards)Experience developing production eBPF code for security or networkingExperience designing and developing container runtime engines, software that monitors containers. or optimized virtual machine environments to run containers.Experiences in programming cloud native workload using public cloud platforms and container technologies include AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.Experience working on a team to ship major features and releasesAbility to communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a distributed teamBenefits Of Working At CrowdStrikeRemote-friendly and flexible work cultureMarket leader in compensation and equity awardsComprehensive physical and mental wellness programsCompetitive vacation and holidays for rechargePaid parental and adoption leavesProfessional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or roleEmployee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connectionsVibrant office culture with world class amenitiesGreat Place to Work Certified across the globeCrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.Find out more about your rights as an applicant.CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.Notice of E-Verify ParticipationRight to WorkCrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here.CrowdStrike Canada ULC is committed to equal pay for equal work in its compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in Canada is $115,000 - $165,000 CAD per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. This is Canadian-based employment, and it is expected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work in Canada. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process are subject to background checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/or reference checks.Expected Close Date of Job Posting is: 09-28-2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr