[Hiring] Engineer III - Backend @CrowdStrike

Role Description

The software engineer will work on a team dedicated to supporting MRC’s activities, by building the tools and systems required for Falcon, threat researchers and other teams within the Research & Development and Data Science organizations. The software engineer is expected to be able to coordinate with leadership, plan, and oversee execution of projects to help improve the product. This person should be capable of independent execution, problem solving and demonstrate passion towards engineering excellence.

About the Team - Malware Research Center

The CrowdStrike Malware Research Center is the core of Falcon’s malware detection and response capabilities. The team has a focus on understanding the threat landscape and sets the target for what Falcon should be identifying and preventing. Additionally, the MRC is responsible for understanding our capabilities, and mapping how well our machine learning and behavioral protection capabilities are doing against those threats. Where there is a gap, the MRC takes action to improve our detection stance, and improve our overall protection story. There are many parts of CrowdStrike working towards protecting customer environments, and the MRC works across all of them to ensure we are on target and providing the best protection for our current threat landscape.

What You'll Do

• Build the systems required for Falcon researchers, threat researchers, and other teams within the Research & Development and Data Science organizations.
• Build highly scalable solutions based on cloud technology, often by adding new microservices.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions and help team members to succeed.
• Gain technical expertise and improve systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience in a cloud developer role, or similar.
• BS in Computer Science, or a similar field.
• Experience in one or more high-level programming languages (Python, Go, Rust, etc.) is preferred.
• Experience with automating workflows through JSON API use and design.
• Experience with pub-sub and message queues, S3, SQS, Redis, etc.
• Experience in working with relational and non-relational/NoSQL databases technologies like MySQL, Cassandra, ElasticSearch, etc.

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and code generation practices to enhance productivity.
• Experience in user interface design and UI technologies (AngularJS, ReactJS) will be an advantage.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of security domain, good problem solving and system design skills.

Benefits

• 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.