Senior Manager, Engineering

CrowdStrike

. Lead Engineering efforts and partner with Product Management to define scope and delivery roadmap across all sensor platforms .

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityLinuxMacOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Engineering efforts and partner with Product Management to define scope and delivery roadmap across all sensor platforms
Own features from design to delivery – architecture, development, testing, and production rollout
Manage and mentor Engineering Managers across US, India, and Europe , driving consistent delivery standards and a unified engineering culture
Engage with cross-product group leadership to align sensor roadmap with broader Falcon Exposure Management developments
Champion AI adoption – drive AI-assisted development tools, build AI literacy within teams, and identify opportunities to embed AI into sensor capabilities
Troubleshoot and resolve customer-reported product issues responsively across distributed teams
Drive hiring, performance management, career development , and succession planning globally
Define and track engineering KPIs and OKRs and represent Sensor Engineering in executive-level discussions

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of software engineering experience with strong systems programming background
5+ years of engineering management experience including managing managers across organizations of 20+ engineers
Ability to develop high-quality code in C/C++ with experience in high concurrency and high reliability production environments
Experience with OS internals and kernel-level development across Windows, macOS, and/or Linux – including file system, memory, process, and networking subsystems
Proven track record leading globally distributed teams across multiple time zones
Strong executive communication skills and ability to influence across cross-functional leadership
Bonus Points: Experience in VM, EDR, XDR, or cybersecurity products; Familiarity with eBPF, kernel drivers, Windows Filter Platform, or macOS system extensions; Hands-on experience with AI/ML tools in software engineering workflows; Familiarity with CrowdStrike's Falcon platform or Falcon Exposure Management product ecosystem; Prior experience working with India and/or European engineering hubs; Experience managing cloud engineering teams and delivering cloud-based or cloud-connected security products is a significant bonus – candidates with a strong understanding of how sensor telemetry integrates with cloud-scale data pipelines and services will stand out

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

CC++systems programmingOS internalskernel-level developmenthigh concurrencyhigh reliabilityAI/ML toolscloud engineeringsensor telemetry

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringexecutive communicationinfluenceperformance managementcareer developmentsuccession planningtroubleshootingcross-functional collaborationglobal team management