Senior Engineer, Cloud Native – AI Detection and Response

CrowdStrike

Senior Software Engineer on CrowdStrike's AIDR Cloud team, architecting AI Detection and Response services for enterprise-scale security solutions. Collaborate across teams to build and maintain cloud-native microservices.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformGRPCJavaKubernetesMicroservicesPostgresPythonRedis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect enterprise grade solutions that scale seamlessly from thousands to millions of requests per second
Building reusable platform libraries that accelerate development across multiple engineering teams
Drive operational excellence through rapid issue resolution, thorough root cause analysis, and proactive system improvements
Collaborating effectively across engineering teams to drive testing best practices
Deliver with velocity while maintaining highest standards of security and reliability
Design and implement highly scalable microservices, frameworks and platform components
Develop comprehensive tests focusing on reliability, accuracy and performance
Conduct thorough code and design reviews with focus on testability, security, and scalability
Integrate seamlessly with Crowdstrike ecosystem of services and API’s
Drive root cause analysis for production issues and implement preventive measures
Mentor team members on secure coding practices, testing methodologies and cloud-native development

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of software development experience in building Enterprise grade products
5+ years of experience in developing microservices that run in cloud native environments
Strong computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, distributed systems)
Expertise in at least one cloud native programming language: GO, Python, Java
Deep understanding of: Cloud architectures and microservices
Web Services: REST, gRPC, Protocol Buffers or similar API technologies
Data storage systems: PostgreSQL, Redis or similar databases
Container technologies: Docker, Kubernetes or similar orchestration platforms
Proven track record of deploying services to at least one of cloud environments (AWS/OCI/GCP/Azure)
Strong debugging skills with ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems
Experience with cloud monitoring, profiling and optimization tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
Paid parental and adoption leaves
Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

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Hard Skills & Tools

microservicescloud native programming languagesGOPythonJavaRESTgRPCPostgreSQLRedisDocker

Soft Skills

collaborationmentoringproblem solvingcommunicationoperational excellenceroot cause analysistesting best practicesproactive improvementsdebuggingcode review