About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike stands as a global leader in cybersecurity, safeguarding the people, processes, and technologies that power modern organizations. Since 2011, our unwavering mission has been to stop breaches before they occur. We've revolutionized security with the world's most advanced AI-native platform, the Falcon platform, which delivers cloud-native protection across endpoints, cloud workloads, identity, and data. Our customers across all industries rely on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses operational, communities secure, and lives uninterrupted. As a mission-driven company, we foster a remote-first culture that empowers every CrowdStriker with flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We're passionate about innovation, customer success, and building a community where talent thrives.

Role Overview

The Lead Salesforce Engineer role within our Go-to-Market (GTM) Applications team is pivotal in driving CrowdStrike's growth. Positioned in the Core Tech, GTM IT Apps Team, you'll collaborate with architects, developers, QA engineers, business systems analysts, and product owners to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure. This remote position focuses on elevating the Salesforce platform's security, performance, and integrations, ensuring seamless operations that accelerate business velocity. With a salary range reflecting market leadership, this role offers a chance to lead transformative projects in a high-impact environment at a cybersecurity powerhouse.

Key Impact Areas

As Lead Salesforce Engineer, you'll own the platform's security architecture, scalability, and next-gen experiences, directly supporting CrowdStrike's mission to stop breaches through operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

In this leadership role, you'll take full accountability for the Salesforce instance's platform and security. Enforce robust security architecture, including data security, authentication, and authorization models. Implement and manage security tools like encryption, audit logging, and scanning within Salesforce. Oversee org performance, scalability, and health, driving platform-level optimizations. Hands-on development includes building and fixing Apex classes, triggers, Lightning Web Components, Aura, and Visualforce for enhanced performance and security. Collaborate with IT Security, Compliance, and engineering teams to align policies. Adhere to CI/CD best practices, suggest improvements, and build modern integrations like Slack Apps and agentic experiences while retiring legacy systems. Develop ties with Salesforce Customer Success Architects for ongoing optimization, and mentor junior developers through code reviews and guidance.

Qualifications & Requirements

To excel as our Lead Salesforce Engineer, bring 8+ years of experience in Salesforce application development and 3+ years in refactoring or platform improvement projects. Deep knowledge of all Salesforce configuration types and their performance implications is essential. Hold Platform App Builder and Platform Developer certificates. Bonus for advanced certifications like Platform Developer II, Application Architect, or System Architect. Your expertise in security, scalability, and integrations will be key in this remote role supporting CrowdStrike's Falcon platform ecosystem.

Technical Expertise Needed

Proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components, CI/CD pipelines, and Salesforce security models sets top candidates apart, ensuring you can lead GTM applications to new heights.

Benefits & Perks

CrowdStrike leads the market in compensation and equity awards, with this role offering $125,000 - $198,000 USD annually. Enjoy comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs, competitive vacation and holidays, paid parental and adoption leaves. Access professional development for all levels, employee networks, geographic groups, and volunteer opportunities. Our remote-first culture includes vibrant amenities and Great Place to Work™ certification globally. We prioritize equal opportunity, supporting veterans and those with disabilities.

Career Growth

At CrowdStrike, career ownership is core to our remote-first culture. As Lead Salesforce Engineer, mentor teams, influence platform strategy, and grow into architectural roles. Unlimited passion for innovation and customer focus unlocks limitless opportunities in cybersecurity's future.

Why Join CrowdStrike

Join a mission that matters: stopping breaches with the Falcon platform. Our remote-first culture offers autonomy, top-tier benefits, and a premium environment. Be part of a team redefining security, with fanatical commitment to customers and community. CrowdStrike values belonging, empowering success for all.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this role fully remote? Yes, #LI-Remote ensures flexibility across the United States.
Q: What Salesforce experience is required? 8+ years development, 3+ in refactoring, with key certifications.
Q: How does this role support CrowdStrike's mission? By securing and optimizing GTM apps, accelerating velocity to stop breaches.
Q: What benefits stand out? Market-leading pay, equity, wellness, development, and remote culture.
Q: Are there growth opportunities? Absolutely, through mentoring, innovation, and leadership in cybersecurity.