Senior Engineer – Cloud

CrowdStrike

Sr. Engineer developing scalable backend services focusing on performance for CrowdStrike's cybersecurity platform.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced programming expertise in Golang and Python, with a strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and system design principles. Proven ability to design and develop scalable backend services, optimize performance, and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative environment.

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Golang ProgrammingPython ProgrammingApache SparkMicroservices ArchitectureAWS Cloud Infrastructure

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Hard Skills

Distributed SystemsREST API DesignData StructuresAlgorithmsSystem DesignETL WorkloadsPerformance OptimizationIncident ResponseTesting StrategiesResilient Architecture

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationTechnical Decision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Apache FlinkKafkaCloud InfrastructureMonitoring SolutionsCommand-Line Utilities

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Industry Keywords

High-Volume Data ProcessingReal-Time Data PipelinesAI TechnologiesService OperationsProactive Maintenance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsETLGoGoogle Cloud PlatformKafkaMicroservicesPythonSpark

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
Experience developing robust, distributed systems using frameworks like Apache Spark, Apache Flink, and Kafka to handle high-velocity streaming events and large-scale batch ETL workloads.
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
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
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
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe