Sr. Software Engineer Linux Sensor, EPP Product (Remote)

As a global leader in cybersecurity CrowdStrike protects the people processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011 our mission hasnt changed were here to stop breaches and weve redefined modern security with the worlds most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running their communities safe and their lives moving forward. Were also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. Were always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role:
CrowdStrike Falcon Host is a two-component security product. One component is a sensor: a driver installed on client machines that observes system activity and recognizes malicious behavior then provides on-box prevention capability and remote telemetry to the Falcon Host cloud. The sensor processes thousands of events per second to provide deep visibility into operations on the endpoint and performs rich correlation and computation to identify malicious events and blocks malicious activity.

The cloud component aggregates sensor telemetry for each customers network correlates malicious behavior across multiple machines and presents our customers operations teams with a prioritized summary of the threats detected in their environments.
This is a Senior Software Development Engineer role in the engineering team that delivers the sensor (lightweight agent) on Linux. SDEs in the team own design and development of core features on the platform. Features will cross-cut most core OS subsystems such as file system memory process and networking. Many features are also built in a way that they will have shared components across Windows and Mac. The team operates under the Agile development principles and ships frequently.

What Youll Do:

• Design and develop Linux software for deployment on server

• Own features from design to delivery

• Collaborate with multi-functional team in various physical locations

• Troubleshoot issues with the product as reported from customers responsively

• Other projects as assigned

What Youll Need:

• Can develop high-quality code in C/C and can demonstrate that capability be it through job experience schoolwork or contributions to community projects

• Experience on Linux or Unix developing product code with the following characteristics:

• High concurrency requirements needing strong use of multi-threading

• High reliability requirements

• Detailed requirements on low-level operating characteristics (memory usage efficient performance correct conformance to external standards)

• Experience working on a team to ship major features and releases

• Able to communicate collaborate and work effectively in a distributed team

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture

• 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

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

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