Sr. Software Engineer, Data Query Platform

Sr. Software Engineer, Data Query Platform (Remote) As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects modern organizations by stopping breaches with an AI-native platform. The data engineering team creates a hyperscale data lake for threat detection and analytics. As a senior engineer you will build foundational processing, data storage, scalable pipelines, frameworks, tools, and applications to make data available to internal and external customers. About The Role Primary toolset: Java microservices, Spark/Scala data processing (Flink), Kubernetes, AWS native tooling. Focus: owning the new graph database and building it with a significant hand. What You’ll Do Write fault‑tolerant Java code within Apache Spark to produce platform products for customer queries and analytics. Design, develop, and maintain ultra‑high‑scale data platforms that process petabytes of data. Participate in technical reviews and help develop new features, enhancing stability. Improve efficiency and reduce latency of high‑performance services to delight customers. Research and implement new ways for stakeholders and customers to query data efficiently and extract results. What You’ll Need 10+ years experience between backend/cloud development and data platform engineering roles. 5+ years building data platform products with Apache Spark, Flink, or Iceberg (or comparable GCP tools). 5+ years programming with Java, Scala, or Kotlin. Proven experience owning robust feature/product design end‑to‑end, especially with vague problem statements or loose specs. Proven expertise with algorithms, distributed systems design, and the software development lifecycle. Experience building large‑scale data/event pipelines. Expertise designing solutions with relational SQL and NoSQL databases, including Postgres/MySQL, Cassandra, DynamoDB. Good test‑driven development discipline. Reasonable proficiency with Linux administration tools. Proven ability to work effectively with remote teams. Experience With The Following Is Desirable Go Pinot or other time‑series/OLAP‑style database Iceberg Kubernetes Jenkins Parquet Protocol Buffers/GRPC Benefits Of Working At CrowdStrike Remote‑friendly and flexible work culture Market leader compensation and equity awards Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge Paid parental and adoption leaves Professional development opportunities for all employees Employee networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections Vibrant office culture with world‑class amenities Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe Equal Opportunity Statement CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We do not discriminate 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, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on valid job requirements. For assistance accessing or reviewing information or submitting an application, contact Compensation U.S. base salary $140,000 – $215,000 per year, plus bonuses, equity, 401(k) and paid time off. Canada base salary $150,000 – $200,000 CAD per year plus variable, equity and benefits. Expected Close Date January 24, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr