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, with traffic growing relentlessly. Serving customers across all industries, CrowdStrike ensures businesses run smoothly, communities stay safe, and lives move forward securely. As a mission-driven company, we foster a remote-first culture that empowers every CrowdStriker with flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. Our fanatical commitment to innovation, customers, community, and each other defines us. Join us to shape the future of cybersecurity.

Role Overview

This Software Engineer - Linux Sensor role in Tel Aviv, Israel, sits within the engineering team delivering the lightweight Falcon sensor agent for Linux environments. You'll design and implement cutting-edge features to secure cloud workloads, leveraging eBPF and advanced technologies. These enhancements extend Falcon's power, providing seamless visibility, detection, and prevention for container processes in Kubernetes and similar orchestration environments. As an SDE, you'll own core product features spanning OS subsystems like file systems, memory, processes, and networking. Operating under Agile principles, the team ships frequently, ensuring rapid innovation in high-stakes cybersecurity.

The Falcon platform comprises a sensor agent that monitors system activity, detects malicious behavior, prevents threats on-box, and streams telemetry to the cloud. The cloud aggregates data, correlates threats across networks, and delivers prioritized insights to operations teams. Your work directly fortifies this ecosystem against evolving cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

In this full-time role, you'll drive impactful contributions to CrowdStrike's Linux sensor:

• Design and develop high-performance Linux software for server deployment, emphasizing low-level optimizations.
• Own end-to-end feature development from initial design through delivery and iteration.
• Collaborate effectively with multi-functional teams across global locations, ensuring seamless integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer-reported issues responsively, maintaining product reliability.
• Tackle additional projects to advance sensor capabilities and platform innovation.

Qualifications & Requirements

To excel as a Software Engineer - Linux Sensor at CrowdStrike, bring:

• 5+ years developing product features on Linux/Unix using C/C++, handling high concurrency via multi-threading, high reliability, and strict low-level requirements like memory efficiency and standards conformance.
• Proven experience crafting production eBPF code for security or networking applications.
• Hands-on work designing or developing container runtime engines, container monitoring software, or optimized VM environments for containers.
• Demonstrated success shipping major features and releases in collaborative, distributed teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in remote-first, Agile settings.

Your passion for cybersecurity, innovation, and mission alignment will set you apart in our high-impact team.

Benefits & Perks

CrowdStrike offers unmatched rewards as a market leader in compensation and equity:

• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs for holistic health.
• Competitive vacation, holidays, paid parental, and adoption leaves for recharge and life balance.
• Professional development opportunities at every level, fueling career acceleration.
• Employee Networks, geographic groups, and volunteer programs to build meaningful connections.
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities; Great Place to Work Certified globally.

We prioritize equal opportunity, supporting veterans and individuals with disabilities through affirmative action.

Career Growth

At CrowdStrike, career ownership is core to our remote-first culture. Unlimited passion meets limitless opportunities—advance through technical depth in eBPF, Linux kernel, and cloud security, or pivot to leadership in product innovation. Agile teams and frequent shipping build your expertise rapidly. Professional development programs, mentorship, and cross-functional exposure ensure you thrive, whether deepening sensor engineering or influencing Falcon's evolution. Our commitment to stopping breaches fuels exponential growth in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Why Join CrowdStrike

Join a mission that matters: stopping breaches with AI-native Falcon technology. In Tel Aviv, contribute to global cybersecurity from a hub of tech innovation. Our remote-first culture offers flexibility, while equity and top-tier comp reward your impact. Be part of a certified Great Place to Work, where belonging empowers success. With 3 trillion daily events and growing, your eBPF and Linux expertise will scale protections for enterprises worldwide. Ready to redefine security? The future starts with you at CrowdStrike.

Role FAQs

What technologies will I work with?

Primarily C/C++, eBPF, Linux kernel subsystems, container runtimes, and Kubernetes integration for Falcon sensor features.

Is this role remote?

CrowdStrike embraces a remote-first culture with flexibility; this Tel Aviv position supports distributed collaboration.

What is the experience level required?

5+ years in Linux/Unix C/C++ development with eBPF and container expertise.

How does the team operate?

Agile principles with frequent shipping, cross-functional global teamwork, and customer-focused responsiveness.

What makes Falcon unique?

AI-native platform with lightweight sensors processing massive telemetry for proactive threat prevention.