Sr. Software Engineer, Data Query Platform

Sr. Software Engineer, Data Query Platform (Remote) Join CrowdStrike as a Senior Software Engineer working on the Data Query Platform, a core element of our AI‑native security stack that processes almost 3 trillion events per day. About The Role The data engineering team is on a mission to create a hyper‑scale data lake that helps find bad actors and stop breaches. The team builds and operates systems to centralize all of the data the Falcon platform collects, making it easy for internal and external customers to transform and access the data for analytics, machine learning, and threat hunting. As a senior engineer you will contribute to the full spectrum of our systems, from foundational processing and data storage, through scalable pipelines, to frameworks, tools and applications that make that data available to other teams and systems. Your primary focus will be owning our new graph database, which you will have a significant hand in building. Your primary toolset includes Java microservices, Spark/Scala data processing (also some Flink), Kubernetes and AWS native tooling. What You'll Do Write highly fault‑tolerant Java code within Apache Spark to produce platform products used by our customers to query our event pipelines / ingestion for insight into active threat trends and related analytics Design, develop, and maintain ultra‑high‑scale data platforms that process petabytes of data Participate in technical reviews of our products and help us develop new features and enhance stability Continually help us improve the efficiency and reduce latency of our high‑performance services to delight our customers Research and implement new ways for both internal stakeholders as well as customers to query their data efficiently and extract results in the format they desire What You'll Need 10+ years' experience combined between backend/cloud development and data platform engineering roles 5+ years of experience building data platform product(s) or features with (one of) Apache Spark, Flink or Iceberg, or with comparable tools in GCP 5+ years of experience programming with Java, Scala or Kotlin Proven experience owning robust feature / product design end‑to‑end, especially with vaguely defined problem statements or only “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 in 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 regardless of level or role 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 CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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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 for further assistance. Find out more about your rights as an applicant. CrowdStrike participates in the E‑Verify program. Right to Work CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $140,000 - $215,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401(k) 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 $150,000 - $200,000 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: 01‑24‑2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr