About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike stands as a global leader in cybersecurity, safeguarding the people, processes, and technologies powering modern organizations. Since 2011, our unwavering mission has been to stop breaches using the world's most advanced AI-native platform, the CrowdStrike Falcon platform. We process nearly 3 trillion events daily across large-scale distributed systems, serving customers in every industry who rely on us to keep businesses operational, communities secure, and lives advancing. 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 - Sensor (Hybrid) in Sunnyvale, California, you'll join the elite engineering team developing the lightweight Falcon sensor agent for container-optimized Linux distributions. This full-time role focuses on designing and implementing cutting-edge features using eBPF and advanced technologies to secure cloud workloads in Kubernetes and other orchestration environments. The sensor provides on-box prevention, visibility, detection, and telemetry to the Falcon cloud, extending seamless protection for container processes in public and private clouds. Expect a hybrid schedule with 2-3 days on-site, collaborating in a high-impact team driving the future of cybersecurity.

Key Technologies and Focus

Leverage your expertise in high-performance Linux systems, eBPF for security, and container runtimes like Docker and Kubernetes on platforms including AWS. This position demands deep knowledge of multi-threaded C/C++ development for high-concurrency, low-memory, high-reliability environments.

Key Responsibilities

In this pivotal SDE role, you'll deliver mission-critical sensor enhancements:

• Create and maintain high-performance Linux system software components optimized for container security.
• Analyze complex features, crafting effective test strategies and designs to ensure robustness.
• Monitor, test, and debug for superior system reliability and performance.
• Investigate product issues from tests or customers, pinpoint root causes, and refine testing protocols.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to uphold excellence in product quality.
• Integrate sensor capabilities with cloud solutions across functions.
• Partner with product and release teams to mitigate risks, boost quality, and accelerate cycles.
• Lead code reviews, mentor peers, and champion best practices in secure coding, CI/CD, performance, and OS internals.
• Drive strategic initiatives in containers and orchestrators security for cloud environments.

Qualifications & Requirements

To excel, bring:

• 5+ years developing Linux/Unix product features in C/C++ under high concurrency, reliability, and low-level constraints like memory efficiency and standards conformance.
• Proven experience with production eBPF code for security or networking.
• Hands-on work with container runtime engines, monitoring software, or optimized VMs for containers.
• Expertise in cloud-native workloads using AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and related technologies.
• Track record shipping major features/releases in collaborative teams.
• Strong communication for distributed team success.

Benefits & Perks

CrowdStrike offers unmatched rewards:

• Market-leading compensation ($120,000 - $198,000 USD/year) and equity awards.
• Comprehensive physical/mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation, holidays, paid parental/adoption leaves.
• Professional development for all levels.
• Employee Networks, volunteer opportunities, vibrant offices with world-class amenities.
• Great Place to Work Certified globally, equal opportunity employer supporting veterans/disabilities.

Career Growth

Thrive in a remote-first culture with autonomy to innovate. Access mentorship, technical leadership paths, and cross-functional projects. Our commitment to belonging empowers success, with opportunities to shape Falcon's evolution and cybersecurity's forefront.

Why Join CrowdStrike

Join a mission that matters: stop breaches with Falcon's AI-native power. Work on trillion-event scale systems, secure cloud-native futures, and contribute to a premium, inclusive culture. With hybrid flexibility in Sunnyvale, limitless passion meets real impact in the cybersecurity revolution.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this role hybrid or fully remote? Hybrid, 2-3 days/week on-site in Sunnyvale, CA.

Q: What salary range is offered? $120,000 - $198,000 USD annually, plus equity.

Q: What experience is essential? 5+ years C/C++ on Linux, eBPF, containers/Kubernetes.

Q: How does Falcon work? Sensor agent detects/prevents threats on-host, sends telemetry to cloud for correlated insights.

Q: Does CrowdStrike support work-life balance? Yes, via wellness programs, generous PTO, and remote-first flexibility.