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, serving customers in every industry who rely on us to keep businesses operational, communities secure, and lives progressing. Our remote-first culture empowers every CrowdStriker with flexibility and autonomy to own their careers while fostering innovation and customer commitment.

Role Overview

As a Sr. Software Engineer - Linux Sensor, EPP Product (Hybrid) in Sunnyvale, California, you'll join the elite engineering team developing the CrowdStrike Falcon Host sensor—a lightweight Linux agent that delivers endpoint protection. This two-component security powerhouse includes an on-box driver observing system activity, detecting malicious behavior, providing prevention, and streaming telemetry to the Falcon cloud for threat correlation. You'll design and build core features spanning OS subsystems like file systems, memory, processes, and networking, with shared components across Windows and macOS. Operating in an Agile environment, the team ships frequently to combat evolving threats in real-time.

Hybrid Work Model

This role requires 2-3 days per week on-site in Sunnyvale, blending collaboration with CrowdStrike's remote-first flexibility for optimal work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

In this senior role, you'll take full ownership of features from inception to deployment:

• Design and develop high-performance Linux software for server environments, handling thousands of events per second.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across locations to integrate features seamlessly.
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer-reported issues with speed and precision.
• Contribute to shared platform components enhancing multi-OS compatibility.
• Drive innovation in endpoint detection and response (EDR) within the Falcon ecosystem.

Qualifications & Requirements

To excel, bring proven expertise in:

• High-quality C/C++ development, demonstrated through professional work, academics, or open-source contributions.
• Linux/Unix product engineering emphasizing high concurrency via multi-threading, reliability, low memory usage, performance efficiency, and standards compliance.
• Team-based delivery of major features and releases in fast-paced settings.
• Effective communication and collaboration in distributed, global teams.

Experience with kernel-level programming, networking stacks, or cybersecurity sensors is highly valued for this Linux sensor engineering position.

Benefits & Perks

CrowdStrike offers unmatched rewards as a market leader:

• Competitive salary range of $140,000 - $215,000+ USD, plus substantial equity awards.
• Comprehensive wellness programs covering physical and mental health.
• Generous vacation, holidays, paid parental, and adoption leaves.
• Professional development for every employee, regardless of level.
• Employee Networks, volunteer opportunities, and vibrant offices with premium amenities—certified Great Place to Work globally.

Career Growth

At CrowdStrike, career ownership is core to our culture. Senior engineers advance rapidly through impactful projects on the Falcon platform, gaining visibility into trillion-scale data processing and AI-driven threat hunting. Our remote-first approach, combined with hybrid collaboration, supports limitless growth in cybersecurity innovation.

Why Join CrowdStrike

Join a mission-driven company redefining security. Work on technologies stopping breaches for Fortune 500 firms and beyond, in a culture valuing passion, innovation, and community. With our equal opportunity commitment—supporting veterans, disabilities, and diverse backgrounds—you'll thrive in an inclusive environment. The future of cybersecurity starts with you at CrowdStrike.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this a fully remote role?
A: No, it's hybrid requiring 2-3 days/week on-site in Sunnyvale, CA.

Q: What salary can I expect?
A: Base pay $140K-$215K USD/year, plus equity and comprehensive benefits for top-tier total compensation.

Q: What technologies will I use?
A: Primarily C/C++ for Linux sensor development, focusing on multi-threaded, high-reliability systems.

Q: How does CrowdStrike support work-life balance?
A: Through remote-first flexibility, wellness programs, generous PTO, and a focus on employee autonomy.

Q: Is experience in cybersecurity required?
A: Strong Linux/C++ skills are essential; cybersecurity knowledge accelerates success in our EPP product team.