Senior Backend Engineer, Cloud – Next-Gen SIEM

CrowdStrike

. Contribute to the design and development of cloud-native microservices for our Next-Gen SIEM platform, focusing on detections capabilities processing trillions of events per day .

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoGrafanaJavaKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesPostgresPythonRedis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the design and development of cloud-native microservices for our Next-Gen SIEM platform, focusing on detections capabilities processing trillions of events per day
Write correct and clean code, consistently following best practices
Collaborate with Advanced Detection Research, Data Science, and other teams to design and implement scalable systems for processing behavioral analytics rules and detection logic across massive datasets
Own well-defined projects, driving technical decisions and providing input on architectural choices using collaborative tools like Miro
Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term product goals
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement threat detection solutions
Proactively communicate assumptions and seek clarification to reduce rework
Utilize and integrate technologies such as Go, Kafka, Redis, OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, and more to build robust, scalable solutions
Optimize and scale systems for improved stability, performance, and reliability across business-critical infrastructure, using monitoring tools like Grafana to track and analyze system metrics
Mentor junior engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of technical excellence
Participate in the interview process, conducting technical interviews and providing input on candidate selection
Champion software engineering best practices including: Testing, code reviews, documentation, CI/CD, and adherence to architectural principles that promote scalability and maintainability
Improve team performance through guidance and documentation
Volunteer for leadership roles in working groups and activities that extend beyond assigned projects within the company or externally
Provide monitoring and operational support for production services, including participating in an on-call rotation for one week approximately every 10-12 weeks
Manage tasks and priorities effectively using Jira in a high-trust, autonomous environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Typically requires 7+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on cloud-native architectures and distributed systems
Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Go (preferred), Python, Java, or C#
Experience in designing and implementing scalable data processing systems
Understanding of security concepts and threat detection methodologies
Track record of successfully delivering technical projects on schedule
Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud-native microservicesprogramming languagesGoPythonJavaC#data processing systemsthreat detection methodologiessoftware engineering best practicesCI/CD

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationmentoringleadershipproblem-solvingproject managementtechnical decision-makingguidanceknowledge sharingautonomy

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster’s degreeComputer ScienceEngineering