Senior Engineer – Risk Platform

CrowdStrike

Senior Engineer architecting risk intelligence platform at CrowdStrike, leveraging AI for cybersecurity innovation and distributed systems to protect organizations.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced programming expertise in Golang and Python, with a strong foundation in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and microservices architecture. Capable of driving architectural improvements and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring high performance and reliability in service operations.

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Golang ProgrammingPython ProgrammingMicroservices ArchitectureAWS Cloud InfrastructureKafka Message Queue Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Distributed SystemsREST API DesignConcurrency and Parallel ProcessingDatabase Management (PostgreSQL)Caching Strategies (Redis)System TroubleshootingEngineering Best PracticesAlgorithms and Data Structures

Soft Skills

Collaborative Technical SkillsMentoring Junior Engineers

Tools & Technologies

Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)Real-Time Data PipelinesMonitoring Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Industry Keywords

High-Volume Data ProcessingPerformance OptimizationIncident ResponseService Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoGoogle Cloud PlatformKafkaMicroservicesPostgresPythonRDBMSRedisSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop scalable backend services powering both internal and customer-facing web applications with focus on performance and reliability
Create intuitive command-line utilities and APIs that integrate seamlessly with our platform ecosystem
Architect supporting systems including databases, real-time data pipelines, and monitoring solutions
Partner with UX/UI, Sensors, and other teams to deliver integrated solutions with comprehensive documentation
Configure advanced monitoring, alerting, and maintain high availability for production services
Drive architectural improvements, optimize performance, and enhance user experience through iterative refinement
Guide junior engineers and contribute to technical decision-making processes
Ensure robust, healthy service operations with proactive maintenance and incident response capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

8-10 years of production experience building, delivering, and maintaining large-scale distributed systems processing high-volume data
Advanced programming expertise in object-oriented languages with strong typing (we primarily use Golang and Python—we'll help you master our stack!)
Proven microservices experience with designing scalable REST APIs and distributed communication patterns
Strong cloud infrastructure knowledge with major providers (AWS preferred, plus Azure and GCP) for provisioning, monitoring, and optimization
Solid distributed systems understanding including concurrency, parallel processing, and scalability patterns (sharding, eventual consistency, caching strategies)
Message queue proficiency, particularly Kafka (message design, throughput estimation, lag monitoring, and performance considerations)
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
Database versatility across RDBMS/SQL (PostgreSQL preferred) and distributed caching solutions like Redis
System troubleshooting expertise for complex distributed architectures with focus on performance and reliability
Engineering best practices experience including testing strategies, code reviews, and resilient architecture design
Collaborative technical skills with ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decisions
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent professional experience
Strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and system design principles.

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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