Engineer C++ / Linux (Remote)

Were looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to the customer to join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity

Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level

Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters one team, one fight

About The Role

CrowdStrike Falcon Host is a two-component security product

One component is a sensor, which is a driver installed on client machines that observes system activity and recognizes malicious behavior, then provides on-box prevention capability and remote telemetry to the Falcon Host cloud

The cloud component aggregates sensor telemetry for each customers network and correlates malicious behavior across multiple machines and presents our customers operations teams with a prioritized summary of the threats detected in their environments

Join CrowdStrike and become a key member in building the most innovative endpoint security solution in the world

Our sensor development team is responsible for building the endpoint sensor which deploys on multiple platforms including Windows, Mac, and Linux

As a Software Engineer, you will be expected to have ownership over major components and development projects

You will be required to assist with architecting solutions and support in implementing our core features

Features will cross-cut most core OS subsystems such as file system, memory and process, and networking

Many features are also built in a way that they will have shared components across multiple platforms

You need to be able to lead projects efficiently while maximizing performance and minimizing costs, making sure high standards are being followed when it comes to design, coding quality, and unit and component testing

What Youll Do

Work with distributed and multi-functional teams in designing and building software with cross-platform capabilities (Windows, Mac, Linux)

Own features from design to delivery including participation in product demo at the end of the sprint

Design and develop sensor platform modules and tools to improve sensor reliability, scalability and debuggability

Debug and diagnose customer reported issues

Why Youll Need

Strong background in scalable, light-weight and highly performing systems

Strong low-level OS internals and concepts

In depth knowledge of concurrency, multi-core, thread development and synchronization

In depth knowledge of C++ and OS Kernel, Driver Development

Experience debugging memory corruptions, contentions and system performance

Experience working with teams to ship major features and releases

Lead, mentor, communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a distributed team

Familiarity and experience with Agile process

Knowledge in Security

Benefits Of Working At CrowdStrike

Remote-first culture

Market leader in compensation and equity awards with option to participate in ESPP in eligible countries

Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements

Physical and mental wellness programs

Paid parental leave, including adoption

A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities

Access to CrowdStrike University, LinkedIn Learning and Jhanna

Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration