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. Serving customers across all industries, we ensure businesses run smoothly, communities stay safe, and lives progress without interruption. As a mission-driven company, CrowdStrike fosters a remote-first culture that empowers every CrowdStriker with flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We seek talented individuals with limitless passion, relentless innovation, and fanatical commitment to our customers, community, and each other. The future of cybersecurity begins with you.

Role Overview

This Sr. Engineering Manager, Sensor - CTIO position (hybrid) is your chance to drive cutting-edge innovation for the CrowdStrike Falcon Host sensor. Based in Redmond, WA (with options in Sunnyvale, CA or Austin, TX), you'll join the CTIO team, responsible for defining and executing CrowdStrike's technology vision. The Falcon Host sensor—a lightweight driver on client machines—monitors system activity across Windows, macOS, and Linux, detects malicious behavior, provides on-box prevention, and streams telemetry to the cloud for threat correlation. As a leader, you'll own major components, projects, and team growth, architecting solutions that span file systems, memory, processes, and networking. Expect hybrid work with at least 2 office days per week, blending collaboration and flexibility in our remote-first culture.

Key Impact in CTIO

The CTIO team drives Falcon platform evolution, aligning engineering excellence with business goals to counter emerging threats. You'll maximize performance, minimize costs, and uphold standards in design, code quality, and testing for scalable, high-performing systems.

Key Responsibilities

In this leadership role, you'll guide sensor development with ownership and excellence:

• Collaborate across sensor teams company-wide on architecture and strategic initiatives.
• Conceptualize and develop innovative product features for multi-platform delivery.
• Guide teams in designing and implementing cross-platform software for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Own the full feature lifecycle—from design to sprint-end demos.
• Foster cross-functional partnerships with distributed global teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

To thrive, bring proven expertise:

• Strong knowledge of C++ and OS internals (Windows, macOS, Linux).
• Track record shipping major features and releases with engineering teams.
• Prior Sr. Manager or Engineering Manager experience managing direct reports.
• Leadership skills in mentoring, communication, and distributed team collaboration.

Bonus Points: Expertise in scalable, lightweight systems; deep OS subsystem knowledge; Agile proficiency; security landscape familiarity.

Benefits & Perks

CrowdStrike offers unmatched rewards as a market leader:

• Competitive salary ($160,000–$250,000+) and equity awards.
• Comprehensive wellness programs for physical and mental health.
• Generous vacation, holidays, paid parental/adoption leaves.
• Professional development for every role and level.
• Employee Networks, volunteer opportunities, and vibrant offices with premium amenities.
• Great Place to Work™ Certified globally, with a culture of belonging and equal opportunity.

Career Growth

At CrowdStrike, career ownership is real. Our remote-first culture provides autonomy, mentorship, and growth paths. As Sr. Engineering Manager, you'll shape technology strategy, lead high-impact projects, and develop talent in a fast-evolving cybersecurity landscape. Unlimited passion meets limitless opportunity—elevate your career stopping breaches with the Falcon platform.

Why Join CrowdStrike

Join a mission that matters: stopping breaches with AI-native innovation. CrowdStrike's remote-first culture balances flexibility with collaboration, supported by world-class teams and resources. We're committed to veterans, diversity, and empowering success. In Redmond, WA, innovate alongside top talent in a thriving tech hub, contributing to Falcon's leadership in endpoint security.

Role FAQs

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

Q: What platforms does the sensor support? Windows, macOS, and Linux, with cross-platform shared components.

Q: What's the salary range? $160,000–$250,000 USD/year, plus equity and benefits.

Q: Do I need security expertise? OS internals and C++ are core; security knowledge is a bonus.

Q: How does CTIO fit in? Drives Falcon innovation, strategy, and threat anticipation.

Ready to lead cybersecurity's future? Apply now.