About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting the people, processes, and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission has remained unwavering: to stop breaches. We've redefined modern security with the world's most advanced AI-native platform, the CrowdStrike Falcon platform. Our customers span all industries and rely on us to keep their businesses running, communities safe, and lives moving forward. As a mission-driven company, we cultivate a remote-first culture that empowers every CrowdStriker with flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We're passionate about innovation and fanatically committed to our customers, community, and each other.

Role Overview

The Vice President, Sales Engineering (Remote) role is a pivotal leadership position based in Sydney, Australia, overseeing the APJ region. In this role, you'll manage our products and services in a pre-sales capacity, leading the team to evangelize CrowdStrike's security platform—including the powerful Falcon platform—to prospective customers, partners, and the industry. This remote opportunity, available in Sydney, Melbourne, or Singapore, demands excellent energy, drive, and a passion for building business across key accounts. Leverage your strong security contacts to build relationships quickly and drive immediate value, enhanced by our internal resources.

Why This Role Matters

As VP of Sales Engineering APJ, you'll ensure technical excellence in sales, contributing directly to revenue growth and customer success in the cybersecurity space. Join us to shape the future of security in the APJ region.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will involve strategic leadership and hands-on execution:

• Ensure effective technical sales coverage of the regional account base and participate in executive leadership to establish strategic plans.
• Collaborate with Services, Product Management, Customer Support, Marketing, and Sales Operations for tactical planning.
• Drive customer and partner meetings through sales calls, relationship building, solution selling, and problem resolution.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Sales Engineers' skill sets, including operational management of SE Managers with performance reviews and training.
• Provide technical guidance on complex issues, deliver Security Assessment Reports post-POV evaluations, and train partners on CrowdStrike solutions.
• Monitor competitive situations, achieve quarterly revenue targets, and support marketing activities in the region.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed, you'll bring:

• Proven pre-sales technical experience in networking and/or security, with familiarity in penetration and exploitation techniques.
• Strong people management and leadership skills, especially for remote teams of senior sales engineers.
• Experience engaging C-level executives, building political alignment, and working with channel partners.
• Excellent planning, organizational, problem-solving, and customer-focus skills.
• Ability to travel abroad for client meetings and a track record of influencing departmental teams.

Candidates with current security contacts and a passion for cybersecurity innovation are ideal.

Benefits & Perks

Joining CrowdStrike means accessing top-tier benefits tailored for high-performers:

• Remote-first culture offering flexibility and work-life balance across Australia and APJ.
• Competitive salary estimated at AUD 250,000 - 400,000, reflecting cybersecurity leadership rates with upside potential.
• Comprehensive professional development, including coaching, mentoring, and training on the Falcon platform.
• Health, wellness, and financial perks standard for tech leaders.
• Autonomy to own your career in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Career Growth

At CrowdStrike, career growth is owner-driven. As VP, Sales Engineering APJ, you'll have visibility to executive leadership, opportunities to influence product strategy, and paths to broader regional or global roles. Our remote-first culture supports limitless passion and relentless innovation, with resources for skill enhancement in AI-native cybersecurity. Develop your team while advancing your expertise in stopping breaches worldwide.

Why Join CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike stands out in cybersecurity by powering the Falcon platform—an AI-native endpoint protection leader trusted globally. Our mission to stop breaches resonates deeply, fostering a culture of excellence and community. In this remote VP role in Sydney, you'll lead transformative pre-sales efforts, partner with top talent, and contribute to a company redefining security. With strong growth in APJ, this is your chance to build business, mentor leaders, and thrive in a premium, factual environment committed to customer success.

Role FAQs

Is this role fully remote?

Yes, remote from Sydney, Melbourne (Australia), or Singapore, with occasional travel for client meetings.

What salary can I expect?

Estimated AUD 250,000 - 400,000 yearly, based on title, sector rates, and 5-10% buffer for high-impact leadership.

Does it require cybersecurity expertise?

Yes, pre-sales experience in security/networking is essential, plus leadership in sales engineering.

How does this role support revenue goals?

Directly through opportunity qualification, POVs, partner training, and quarterly target achievement.

What's the company culture like?

Remote-first, mission-driven, with autonomy, innovation focus, and commitment to stopping breaches via Falcon.