Sr. Backend Software Engineer (Remote, GBR) at CrowdStrike

Overview

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity. Since 2011, our mission has been to stop breaches with an AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems and process vast event volumes daily. We foster a culture that gives CrowdStrikers the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re looking for talented engineers who are passionate about innovation and delivering value to customers and the community.

About The Role

Our Workflow Automation Team owns platform products that provide core orchestration and workflow capabilities for CrowdStrike’s Falcon Platform. This role is for an experienced backend microservices developer adept with cloud engineering principles. Your focus will be on performance, reliability and scalability to contribute to CrowdStrike’s platform.

What You'll Do

• Help design, build, and maintain key backend services / orchestration layer used by other product groups and customers
• Design and build highly scalable and resilient distributed systems
• Work with technologies such as Apache Kafka, Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Redis and more
• Collaborate on cross-team platform-level initiatives and projects
• Troubleshoot critical production issues and implement solutions

What You'll Need

• Experience building event-based platforms at scale (processes over a trillion events per day)
• Strong focus on performance, reliability and scalability of distributed systems
• 6–10+ years of backend software experience with a SaaS delivery model
• 4+ years of experience with event-driven, microservices-oriented architecture
• Proficiency in Go, Scala, Java, Kotlin, or Node.js
• Proven expertise in distributed systems, microservices, REST APIs
• Production experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Experience with SQL and No-SQL databases

Bonus Points

• Open source contributions (GitHub, Stack Overflow, blogs)
• Master’s degree in computer science or related field
• Golang experience
• Prior cybersecurity experience
• Experience building developer experience platforms

Benefits Of Working At CrowdStrike

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
• Competitive compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Generous vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Professional development opportunities for all employees
• Employee networks and opportunities to connect with peers
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified globally

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program. We do not discriminate on any characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance accessing or reviewing information or submitting an application, please contact recruiting@crowdstrike.com for assistance.