About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting the people, processes, and technologies that power modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission has remained unwavering: stop breaches before they happen. We've redefined security with the world's most advanced AI-native platform, the Falcon platform, delivering cloud-native protection that spans endpoints, cloud workloads, identity, and data. Our customers across all industries rely on CrowdStrike to keep 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, customer success, and building a collaborative community.

Role Overview

The Technical Instructional Designer – Revenue Enablement role in Sunnyvale, California, is pivotal in scaling technical fluency for sales engineers, partners, and alliances. Reporting to the Director of Technical Enablement, you'll translate complex product capabilities and field requirements into structured, scalable learning programs. While deep technical expertise isn't mandatory, strong acumen and rapid learning of cybersecurity concepts are essential. Ideal candidates bring experience from sales engineering or technical pre-sales, focusing on instructional design, curriculum architecture, and learner experience. Partner with SMEs, course writers, and developers to create technically accurate, engaging training across eLearning, ILT, VILT, labs, and more. This foundational role ensures our enablement programs drive real-world execution and breach prevention through the Falcon platform.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll design high-impact learning experiences that boost retention, confidence, and field application. Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering closely with the Director of Technical Enablement to craft strategies and curricula tailored for technical sellers, partners, and alliances.
• Translating technical goals and product complexities—like Falcon's AI-native capabilities—into clear objectives, modular curricula, and effective instructional flows.
• Designing end-to-end experiences with course architecture, assessments, applied exercises, and scenario-based learning aligned to cybersecurity use cases.
• Collaborating with highly technical SMEs to extract knowledge, validate accuracy, and ensure practical relevance.
• Guiding course writers and developers using instructional frameworks, while designing for multiple modalities including workshops and blended programs.
• Applying adult learning principles and iterating based on feedback, field insights, and evolving priorities using tools like Google Workspace and AI-assisted design.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed, you'll need proven experience designing training for technical audiences like sales engineers or partners. Essential qualifications include:

• Strong instructional design expertise in learning objectives, curriculum mapping, assessments, and learner journey planning.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex technical subject matter and collaborate with SMEs.
• Experience with multi-delivery modalities and excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder skills.
• Capacity to operate from high-level objectives and deliver scalable solutions.

Bonus points for technical acumen, prior sales engineering experience, SaaS/cybersecurity background, applied learning design (labs/simulations), and familiarity with platforms like Highspot, Docebo, or Articulate.

Benefits & Perks

CrowdStrike offers market-leading compensation ($110,000 - $176,000 USD base, plus equity) and comprehensive perks in our remote-first culture:

• Competitive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Generous vacation, holidays, paid parental/adoption leaves.
• Professional development opportunities for every role and level.
• Employee Networks, volunteer programs, and geographic groups for connection.
• Vibrant offices with world-class amenities; Great Place to Work certified.

Career Growth

At CrowdStrike, career ownership is core to our remote-first culture. This role offers pathways into broader enablement leadership, product training, or sales engineering. Access mentorship, training budgets, and cross-functional projects leveraging the Falcon platform. Grow with a company scaling rapidly in cybersecurity, with limitless passion for innovation and customer impact.

Why Join CrowdStrike

Join a mission that matters: stopping breaches with cutting-edge AI via the Falcon platform. Thrive in our remote-first environment blending autonomy, collaboration, and fanatical customer focus. Be part of a high-growth team redefining cybersecurity, with premium compensation, equity upside, and a culture prioritizing wellness and development. The future of security starts with you at CrowdStrike.

Role FAQs

Is technical expertise required?

No, but strong acumen and quick learning of complex cybersecurity concepts are critical. Sales engineering background is a plus.

What delivery formats will I design for?

eLearning, ILT, VILT, workshops, labs, and blended programs using modern tools.

Is this role remote?

Listed in Sunnyvale, CA, within our flexible remote-first culture.

What's the salary range?

Estimated $110,000 - $176,000 USD yearly, plus equity and benefits.

How does this role support CrowdStrike's mission?

By enabling technical teams to effectively sell and deploy Falcon, directly contributing to stopping breaches worldwide.