Senior Engineering Manager, Sensor – Core Services

CrowdStrike

Senior Engineering Manager responsible for the sensor infrastructure that supports CrowdStrike's AI-native platform. Leading a team to ensure quality, reliability, and architectural direction across various operating systems.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeCalifornia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing software engineering teams, with a focus on architectural direction, technical decision-making, and continuous improvement in engineering practices. Possesses deep technical expertise in systems software, network protocols, and production infrastructure management.

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C/C++ ProgrammingSystems Software ManagementNetwork Protocols ExpertiseProduction Infrastructure OwnershipTeam Mentoring and Development

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Hard Skills

C ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingNetwork ProtocolsConnection ManagementTraffic ManagementCryptographic IntegrationStorage SystemsEnd-to-End TestingValidation PracticesAI Technologies

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCross-Group CollaborationCoaching and MentoringAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

WindowsLinuxMacOS

Industry Keywords

Software EngineeringArchitectural DirectionTechnical RoadmapRemote Team ManagementEngineering Excellence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxMacOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set architectural direction for the team and participate actively in code and design reviews; develop deep familiarity with the team's architecture, data flows, and failure modes
Drive the technical roadmap, balancing near-term delivery commitments against longer-term architectural health
Make high-stakes technical decisions and serve as a technical advisor to senior leadership in cross-org planning and escalations by translating complex tradeoffs into clear guidance
Hire, coach, and grow engineers through honest, frequent feedback and genuine investment in their careers; lead the full recruitment process from initial contact through successful onboarding
Own project resourcing and workload which includes knowing when to say "no" and "not yet"; keep the team on track and adjust when surprises happen
Own the quality bar for what the team ships; triage support escalations and build strong working relationships with partner teams
Drive continuous improvement in the team's end-to-end testing and validation practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior experience managing software engineering teams, with a strong foundation as a software developer
Hands-on background in systems software; deep familiarity with C and/or C++ — this is a low-level systems role, not application-layer development
Strong technical grounding in network protocols, connection management, traffic and protocol management, cryptographic integration, and storage systems
A 'learn it all' mindset with curiosity to dive deep into unfamiliar domains and adapt quickly as technology and requirements evolve
Experience owning production infrastructure at scale — you understand the real cost of reliability regressions and breaking changes at endpoint scale
Cross-platform exposure across Windows, Linux, and macOS — you can reason about portability and behavioral consistency
Solid design and problem-solving instincts with a genuine passion for engineering excellence, quality, security, performance and the ability to raise that standard across a team
Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, and developing engineers
Experience managing remote teams while maintaining the trust, velocity, and clarity that makes distributed work effective
Strong cross-group collaboration skills — you build credibility across engineering, product, and program management
Clear, direct communicator at every level, from individual contributors to executive staff
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally for team offsites and in-person meetings
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

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