Senior Engineer – Database Engineering

CrowdStrike

Senior Engineer in Database Engineering at CrowdStrike, focusing on cloud-based critical systems and automation. Collaborating with teams to enhance data component operations and maintain security.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeSanta Clara • Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and automating large-scale data components, including Cassandra, ElasticSearch, and Kafka, while ensuring data security and availability. Proficient in configuration management and cloud environments, with strong communication skills for effective collaboration across teams.

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CassandraElasticSearchKafkaConfiguration ManagementAmazon Web Services

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Hard Skills

CassandraElasticSearchKafkaZookeeperMySQLMongoDBPostgreSQLRubyLinuxAI Technologies

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationDecision-MakingTeam CollaborationConfidenceIndependence

Tools & Technologies

ChefSaltKubernetesAmazon Web ServicesGCPOCI

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in CSBachelor’s Degree in CISBachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

DevOpsCloud ComputingData SecurityProduction SupportInfrastructure Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCassandraChefCloudElasticSearchGoogle Cloud PlatformKafkaKubernetesLinuxMongoDBMySQLPostgresRubySaltStackZookeeper

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain a deep understanding of the data components - including Cassandra, ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, Kafka, Zookeeper, MySQL, MongoDB and PostgreSQL, and use that understanding to operate and automate properly configured clusters.
Develop infrastructure services to support the CrowdStrike engineering team’s pursuit of a full devops model.
Work closely with Engineering and Customer Support to troubleshoot time-sensitive production issues, regardless of when they happen.
Keep petabytes of critical business data safe, secure, and available.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Configuration management (Chef, Salt, Kubernetes) and/or strong Ruby experience.
Experience with large scale datastores using technologies like Cassandra, ElasticSearch, Kafka, Zookeeper, and MySQL.
Experience with large-scale, business-critical Linux environments
Experience operating within the cloud, Amazon Web Services / GCP / OCI
Proven ability to work effectively with both local and remote teams
Track record of making great decisions, particularly when it matters most
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
A combination of confidence and independence with the prudence to know when to ask for help from the rest of the team
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field, such as CS, CIS or Engineering
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
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