Senior Software Engineer – Cloud Runtime Protection

CrowdStrike

. Design and develop secure, maintainable cloud-based systems for runtime visibility, detection and response of cloud workloads .

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop secure, maintainable cloud-based systems for runtime visibility, detection and response of cloud workloads
Be part of a global team of highly skilled and passionate engineers, building and maintaining cloud services
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand cloud needs and create scalable solutions
Champion learning and new technologies (including AI tools) while mentoring team members on backend and data storage technologies
Continuously improve product architecture, performance, and user experience through regular evaluation and optimization
Own your work autonomously while helping maintain system reliability at scale

Requirements

What you’ll need

Computer Science degree or equivalent experience with data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems
8+ years of production experience building, delivering, and maintaining large-scale systems
Strong programming skills in Go (Golang) or similar languages, with expertise in multi-threading, concurrency, and parallel processing
Deep understanding of distributed systems, scalability challenges, and engineering best practices (testing, code reviews, resilient architecture)
Passion for shipping quality code frequently and seeing your work impact production systems
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while meeting commitments and delivering well-tested, reviewed code

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

Gomulti-threadingconcurrencyparallel processingdistributed systemsdata structuresalgorithmscloud-based systemsperformance optimizationresilient architecture

Soft Skills

collaborationmentoringautonomyadaptabilitycommitmentquality focusproblem-solvingcommunicationteamworkleadership

Certifications

Computer Science degreeequivalent experience