About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike stands as a global leader in cybersecurity, safeguarding people, processes, and technologies that power modern organizations. Since 2011, our unwavering mission has been to stop breaches using the world's most advanced AI-native platform, the Falcon platform. We process nearly 3 trillion events daily across large-scale distributed systems, with traffic growing relentlessly. Serving customers across all industries, CrowdStrike ensures businesses run smoothly, communities stay safe, and lives move forward securely. Our remote-first culture empowers every CrowdStriker with flexibility and autonomy to own their careers, fostering limitless passion, relentless innovation, and fanatical commitment to customers, community, and each other.

Role Overview

As an Engineer III - Cloud Runtime Protection (Hybrid) in New York, NY, you'll join the Falcon Cloud Security organization to develop and operate high-scale cloud systems protecting workloads and securing Kubernetes environments for thousands of global customers. This role focuses on building cutting-edge runtime protection capabilities, handling massive data volumes for customer-facing solutions and internal tools. Leveraging industry-leading Cloud Workload Protection and Kubernetes & Container Security technologies, you'll directly contribute to stopping adversaries. The hybrid setup requires office visits twice weekly once the development center is established, blending collaboration with flexibility in our remote-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Develop Secure Systems

Design and develop secure, maintainable cloud-based systems providing runtime visibility, detection, and response for cloud workloads, ensuring robust protection at scale.

Collaborate Globally

Work as part of a global team of skilled engineers, building and maintaining cloud services while collaborating cross-functionally to meet cloud security needs with scalable solutions.

Drive Innovation

Champion learning new technologies, including AI tools, and mentor team members on backend and data storage technologies to elevate team capabilities.

Optimize Performance

Continuously improve product architecture, performance, and user experience through evaluation and optimization, delivering reliable systems.

Own Autonomy

Own your work autonomously while helping maintain system reliability at scale in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

Essential Qualifications

A Computer Science degree or equivalent experience in data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems is required. You need 4+ years of production experience building, delivering, and maintaining large-scale systems, with strong programming skills in Go (Golang) or similar, excelling in multi-threading, concurrency, and parallel processing. Deep understanding of distributed systems, scalability challenges, and best practices like testing, code reviews, and resilient architecture is crucial. Passion for shipping quality code frequently, impacting production, and thriving in collaborative, fast-paced settings is essential.

Bonus Qualifications

Exposure to Kubernetes (K8s), Redis, Cassandra, OpenSearch, message queuing like Kafka or RabbitMQ, cybersecurity experience, infrastructure as code, or open-source contributions (GitHub) will set you apart. This role requires periodic background and fingerprint checks per government customer requirements.

Benefits & Perks

CrowdStrike offers market-leading compensation from $120,000 - $198,000 USD yearly (estimated with upside), plus equity awards. Enjoy comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs, competitive vacation and holidays, paid parental and adoption leaves, and professional development for all levels. Build connections through Employee Networks, geographic groups, and volunteer opportunities in a vibrant office culture with world-class amenities. Certified as a Great Place to Work globally, we prioritize equal opportunity, supporting veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Career Growth

At CrowdStrike, career growth is owner-driven in our remote-first culture. Gain hands-on experience with the Falcon platform, mentor peers, and lead innovations in cloud security. Our commitment to learning—championing AI tools and new tech—ensures continuous skill-building. With global teams and cross-functional collaboration, you'll advance rapidly, owning high-impact projects that stop breaches worldwide.

Why Join CrowdStrike

Join a mission that matters: stopping breaches with the Falcon platform's AI-native power. Thrive in a culture valuing autonomy, innovation, and customer focus. As part of the Cloud Runtime Protection team, your work secures Kubernetes for top enterprises. With hybrid flexibility in New York, premium benefits, and a remote-first ethos, CrowdStrike offers unparalleled impact and growth in cybersecurity.

Role FAQs

Is this role fully remote?

No, it's hybrid requiring two office days weekly in New York once established, aligning with our remote-first culture.

What salary can I expect?

Estimated $120,000 - $198,000 USD yearly, plus equity and comprehensive benefits.

What technologies will I use?

Core: Go, distributed systems. Bonus: K8s, Redis, Cassandra, Kafka, AI tools.

Do I need a degree?

Computer Science degree or equivalent experience required.

Any security clearances needed?

Periodic background and fingerprint checks required for government customers.