Senior Engineer II, Cloud Native – AI Detection and Response

CrowdStrike

Software engineer building scalable cloud-native AI security services for CrowdStrike, a global cybersecurity leader. Designing microservices, processing AI security events, and protecting organizations from sophisticated threats.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and building scalable AI Detection and Response cloud services, with a strong focus on microservices, cloud-native development, and operational excellence. Proven ability to mentor teams on secure coding practices and implement comprehensive testing methodologies.

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Microservices DevelopmentCloud-Native Programming (Go, Python, Java)AI Technologies IntegrationCloud Architecture ExpertiseDistributed Systems Debugging

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentMicroservicesAlgorithmsData StructuresDistributed SystemsREST APIsGRPCPostgreSQLDockerKubernetes

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

AWSGCPAzureCI/CD PipelinesKafkaPulsarSplunkMLflowKubeflowSageMaker

Industry Keywords

AI Detection and ResponseCloud ServicesOperational ExcellenceSecurity-Focused ProductsReal-Time Data Processing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDistributed SystemsDockerGoGoogle Cloud PlatformGRPCJavaKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesPostgresPulsarPythonRedisSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and build the next generation of AI Detection and Response (AIDR) cloud services
Process millions of AI security events per second and manage petabytes of critical AI data
Architect enterprise-grade solutions scaling from thousands to millions of requests per second
Build reusable platform libraries for multiple engineering teams
Drive operational excellence through rapid issue resolution, root cause analysis, and proactive system improvements
Collaborate across engineering teams to drive testing best practices
Design and implement scalable microservices, frameworks, and platform components
Develop comprehensive reliability, accuracy, and performance tests
Conduct code and design reviews focused on testability, security, and scalability
Integrate with CrowdStrike ecosystem services and APIs
Analyze production issues and implement preventive measures
Mentor team members on secure coding, testing methodologies, and cloud-native development

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of software development experience building enterprise-grade products
5+ years of experience developing microservices in cloud-native environments
Strong computer science fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and distributed systems
Expertise in at least one cloud-native programming language: Go, Python, or Java
Proven experience using AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes
Deep understanding of cloud architectures and microservices
Experience with REST, gRPC, Protocol Buffers, or similar API technologies
Experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, or similar databases
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar orchestration platforms
Proven track record deploying services to at least one cloud environment: AWS, OCI, GCP, or Azure
Strong debugging skills for complex distributed systems
Experience with cloud monitoring, profiling, and optimization tools
Bonus: cybersecurity or security-focused product experience
Bonus: AI/ML security knowledge
Bonus: real-time data processing systems such as Kafka, Pulsar, or Splunk
Bonus: open-source library or framework contributions
Bonus: GCP, OCI, Kubernetes, AWS, API Gateway, Golang, MS Copilot Ecosystem, MS Agent Studio, MLOps, ML model evaluation, MLflow, Kubeflow, SageMaker, Vertex AI, Azure ML, CI/CD pipelines, model versioning, A/B testing, canary deployments, explainability tools, and ML observability platforms

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
Health insurance
401k
Paid time off
Bonuses
Equity grants