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, redefining security through the world's most advanced AI-native platform: the Falcon platform. Serving customers across all industries, CrowdStrike ensures businesses run smoothly, communities stay safe, and lives progress without interruption. 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 commitment, and community impact. Join us to shape the future of cybersecurity.

Role Overview

CrowdStrike seeks a Sr. Engineer II, Sensor SDET for our CTIO sensor engineering team in a hybrid role based in Redmond, WA (with options in Sunnyvale, CA or Austin, TX). Expect to be in the office at least 2 days per week. Dive into endpoint security, deeply embedded in Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. In this role, you'll leverage cutting-edge and proven tools to uncover bugs, build world-class testing solutions, and deliver seamless customer experiences. The CTIO team drives CrowdStrike's technology vision, innovation, and Falcon platform evolution, ensuring we lead against emerging threats.

Success Metrics

Excel by creatively breaking software, isolating subtle interactions in complex systems, and building reliable solutions. Automate tests for multi-threaded kernel code, scale processes, and thrive on challenges in a quality-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

As a Sr. Engineer II, Sensor SDET, you'll play a pivotal role in elevating our endpoint product's reliability. Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing engineering designs to devise strategies for security, performance, and testability.
• Building robust tools, frameworks, and environments using internal and open-source solutions.
• Collaborating with product and release management to mitigate risks and boost quality.
• Writing clear, detailed bug reports and partnering on fixes.
• Delivering feedback gracefully while owning individual and team deliverables.

Qualifications & Requirements

To thrive, bring proven expertise in:

• Windows/macOS/Linux OS internals and debugging tools.
• High-quality C, C++, and Python code development.
• Designing efficient test strategies, plans, and automated cases to expand coverage and cut test times.
• CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and OS-specific performance analysis.
• Testing low-level system internals for memory, contention, and performance issues.
• Team collaboration, leadership, mentoring in global distributed teams.

Bonus Points: Experience with security products accelerates your impact.

Benefits & Perks

CrowdStrike offers unmatched rewards:

• Market-leading compensation ($160,000 - $250,000+ USD/year) and equity.
• Comprehensive wellness programs for physical and mental health.
• Generous vacation, holidays, paid parental/adoption leaves.
• Professional development for all levels.
• Employee Networks, volunteer opportunities, vibrant offices with premium amenities.
• Great Place to Work Certified globally.

As an equal opportunity employer, we champion belonging, supporting veterans and those with disabilities.

Career Growth

At CrowdStrike, career ownership is key. Our remote-first culture provides challenges, autonomy, and resources to grow. Mentor peers, lead initiatives, and advance in cybersecurity innovation. With aggressive goals and global teams, you'll build skills in AI-native security, kernel engineering, and test automation—positioning you as a leader in the industry.

Why Join CrowdStrike

Join a mission that matters: stopping breaches with the Falcon platform. Our relentless innovation, customer fanaticism, and collaborative spirit set us apart. In a hybrid setup embracing remote-first principles, enjoy flexibility while contributing to engineering excellence. Be part of a culture valuing passion, ingenuity, and impact. The future of cybersecurity starts with you at CrowdStrike.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this role fully remote? No, it's hybrid with 2+ days/week in Redmond, WA, Sunnyvale, CA, or Austin, TX offices.

Q: What salary can I expect? $160,000 - $250,000+ USD annually, plus equity and benefits.

Q: Do I need security product experience? Preferred but not required; OS internals and testing expertise are core.

Q: How does CrowdStrike support work-life balance? Through wellness programs, generous PTO, parental leaves, and a flexible remote-first culture.

Q: What's the Falcon platform? Our AI-native endpoint security solution protecting against breaches worldwide.