Engineer III, Cloud SDET - Platform

CrowdStrike

Cloud SDET building scalable test automation for CrowdStrike’s cybersecurity platform. Testing distributed cloud services, endpoint agents, data pipelines, and security-critical features at enterprise scale.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting scalable test automation solutions and frameworks for cloud-based environments, with a strong focus on security, performance, and reliability. Proven ability to mentor teams and drive quality initiatives across engineering disciplines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Test Automation Framework DevelopmentCloud SaaS Product TestingExpertise in Go, Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript/TypeScriptExperience with CI/CD PipelinesCloud Performance Testing Tools

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Hard Skills

Test AutomationCloud ArchitectureMicroservicesAlgorithmsData StructuresDistributed SystemsDebuggingRESTGRPCProtocol Buffers

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationOwnership

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesPostgreSQLCassandraRedisJMeterGatlingNew RelicDatadogPrometheus/Grafana

Industry Keywords

Security-Critical FeaturesCloud ServicesEndpoint Agent SoftwareAI TechnologiesChaos EngineeringResilience TestingThreat DetectionIncident ResponseMITRE ATT&CKOpen-Source Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCassandraCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoGoogle Cloud PlatformGrafanaGRPCJavaJavaScriptJMeterKubernetesMicroservicesPostgresPrometheusPythonRedisTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and deliver scalable test automation solutions for enterprise-scale workloads
Design and implement scalable test automation frameworks for complex distributed systems involving cloud services and endpoint agent software
Develop comprehensive test strategies for security-critical features, focusing on reliability, accuracy, and performance at scale
Review engineering technical designs for testability, security implications, and potential edge cases
Create and maintain cloud-based test infrastructure simulating real-world deployment scenarios
Build tools and frameworks for testing agent-cloud interactions, data processing pipelines, and API integrations
Drive root cause analysis for production issues and implement automated regression tests
Mentor team members on test automation best practices and security-conscious testing approaches
Collaborate across engineering teams to drive testing best practices
Take ownership of quality initiatives spanning cloud services, data processing, and customer-facing applications

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of combined experience as an SDET or Backend Developer
3+ years building testing frameworks and tooling for Cloud SaaS products
Strong computer science fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and distributed systems
Expertise in at least one of Go, Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript/TypeScript
Deep understanding of cloud architectures and microservices
Experience with REST, gRPC, Protocol Buffers, or similar web-service technologies
Experience with PostgreSQL, Cassandra, Redis, or similar databases
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar container orchestration platforms
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and testing in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Strong debugging skills for complex distributed systems
Experience with cloud performance testing and monitoring tools such as JMeter, Gatling, New Relic, Datadog, or Prometheus/Grafana
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes
Periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint checks consistent with government customer requirements
Bonus qualifications include security-product, endpoint-agent, EDR, real-time data processing, open-source security, MITRE ATT&CK, chaos engineering, resilience testing, threat detection, incident response, or security operations experience

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
Bonuses
Equity grants
Health insurance
401k
Paid time off