About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting the people, processes, and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission has remained unwavering: stop breaches. We've redefined modern security with the world's most advanced AI-native platform, the CrowdStrike Falcon platform. Our customers across all industries rely on us to keep their businesses running, communities safe, and lives moving forward. 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 and fanatically committed to our customers, community, and each other.

Role Overview

The Regional Sales Engineer role in Tokyo, Japan, is your chance to tackle real security challenges. If you're passionate about helping organizations stop breaches using a platform that just works, this is for you. You'll join a dynamic team changing what the security market believes is possible with next-generation endpoint technology. In this fast-paced position, you'll provide high-touch pre-sales technical support, qualify opportunities, and drive revenue through Proof of Value (POV) evaluations. Be the technical bridge between CrowdStrike, prospects, partners, and customers in the Japan region.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales teams and partners on high-touch pre-sales technical activities.
• Technically qualify opportunities and POV evaluations for end-users and partners.
• Create comprehensive Security Assessment Reports post-POV to demonstrate value.
• Drive end-user acceptance and buy-in to convert POVs to revenue.
• Train distributors and partners to deploy successful POVs and assist with reports.
• Train regional distributor/partner Sales Engineers and staff.
• Liaison for technical issues between partners/customers and corporate headquarters.
• Work with sales to achieve and exceed quarterly revenue targets.
• Monitor, assess, and report on competitive situations and market developments.
• Support regional marketing activities.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed as a Regional Sales Engineer at CrowdStrike, you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Sales engineering background or 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Deep experience in endpoint or network security (AV, EDR, incident response, forensics, SIEM, firewalls, HIPS/IDS).
• Strong understanding of Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile OS like iOS/Android.
• Expertise in OSI model, IPv4/6, Routing, Switching, DNS, VLANs, Subnetting, Taps, Load Balancers, SNORT, YARA.
• Ability to articulate complex security problems to diverse audiences, including C-level executives.
• Self-starter who thrives independently and collaboratively across Sales, Marketing, Support, and Engineering.
• Excellent communication, presentation skills, and extensive infosec contacts.

Bonus points for experience with malware analysis, threat intelligence, sandboxing, scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash), virtualization/VDI, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and certifications like CEH, CISSP, OSCP, or SANS.

Benefits & Perks

Joining CrowdStrike means more than a job—it's a mission. Enjoy a remote-first culture with flexibility to balance work and life. Competitive salary estimated at 12-22 million JPY annually, reflecting cybersecurity sector rates in Japan with upside potential. Performance incentives, comprehensive health benefits, and professional development opportunities. Own your career in a high-growth environment powered by the Falcon platform.

Career Growth

At CrowdStrike, we cultivate limitless passion and relentless innovation. As a Sales Engineer, you'll gain exposure to cutting-edge AI-native security tech, build expertise in endpoint protection, and advance into leadership roles. Our remote-first approach supports global collaboration, while training programs and certifications enhance your skills. Many CrowdStrikers progress rapidly, owning their trajectories in a company that's reshaping cybersecurity.

Why Join CrowdStrike

Be part of stopping breaches before they start with the Falcon platform—the most advanced, AI-native solution. Work in a premium, high-impact environment where your technical expertise drives real results. Our remote-first culture offers autonomy, while our commitment to customers and community provides purpose. In Tokyo, shape Japan's cybersecurity landscape, exceed revenue goals, and grow with a global leader. The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

Role FAQs

Q: Is travel required? Yes, ability to travel as needed in the region.

Q: What makes CrowdStrike's platform unique? The Falcon platform is AI-native, providing next-gen endpoint protection that stops breaches effectively.

Q: Is this role remote? Remote-first with regional responsibilities in Japan.

Q: What salary can I expect? Estimated 12-22 million JPY yearly, based on experience and market rates.

Q: Do I need certifications? Preferred but not required; experience is key.