Engineering Manager, Endpoint Sensor CTIO (Hybrid)

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 proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption experimentation and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution build expertise uncover insights and solve complex problems. 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 CrowdStrike Falcon (Endpoint Security)

CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Security is a two-component security product.

One component is the sensor: an agent installed on client machines that observes system activity and recognizes malicious behavior then provides on-box prevention capability and remote telemetry to the Falcon 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 block malicious activity.

The other component is the cloud: it 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.

About the Team:

The CTIO (Chief Technology Innovation Officer) team at CrowdStrike defines and executes on the companys technology vision and strategy driving innovation and overseeing the development and evolution of the Falcon platform. We deliver cutting edge innovation for our sensor across Windows macOS and Linux. We ensure that CrowdStrike maintains its position as a technology leader by fostering engineering excellence aligning technical capabilities with business objectives and anticipating emerging threats and market trends.

About the Role:

As an Engineering Manager youll lead a team working on user-mode security architecture on Windows where reliability performance and resource footprint all matter.

The sensor sits at the intersection of OS internals performance and security. Small design choices have an outsized impact on millions of machines. Safe deployment and rigorous testing are core to how we build.

You will be expected to have ownership over all major components and development projects in your team as well as training and growing individuals. Youll assist with architecting solutions and support the implementation of core features that cross-cut most core OS subsystems such as file system memory and processes and networking. Many features are also built as shared components across multiple platforms. Youll be expected to lead projects efficiently while maximizing performance and minimizing costs making sure high standards are being followed when it comes to design code quality and testing.

What Youll Do:

• Lead and grow engineers across the US and the EU
• Own your teams roadmap and delivery from design through release with some components affecting all platforms (Windows macOS Linux)
• Guide and drive designs for cross-platform features touching file system processes memory and networking subsystems
• Collaborate with peer sensor teams across the company including presenting progress at the conclusion of each deliverable.
• Set the bar for engineering quality: design reviews code reviews testing strategy performance and safe rollout
• Coach engineers through career growth feedback and performance conversations
• Build a culture of ownership and independence

What Youll Need:

• Experience as an Engineering Manager leading a distributed team to ship major features and releases
• Track record of shipping systems-level software (agents kernels drivers OS components) at scale
• Hands-on systems programming experience and solid OS internals knowledge preferably on Windows although deep macOS or Linux experience is welcome
• Comfortable reviewing code and reasoning about memory management concurrency and performance
• Experience with C/C preferrably although other low-level languages like Rust are valuable too
• Experience driving alignment across teams and organisations
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making streamline workflows and processes improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Bonus Points:

• Cross-platform architecture experience
• Security product experience (such as EDR AV DLP telemetry)
• Kernel development or low-level troubleshooting and performance tuning

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• 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.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color creed ethnicity religion sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity marital or family status veteran status age national origin ancestry physical disability (including HIV and AIDS) mental disability medical condition genetic information membership or activity in a local human rights commission status with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment selection training compensation benefits discipline promotions transfers lay-offs return from lay-off terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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CrowdStrike Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications job level supervisory status and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $140000 - $215000 per year with eligibility for bonuses equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance 401k and paid time off.

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CrowdStrike Canada ULC is committed to equal pay for equal work in its compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in Canada is $150000 - $200000 CAD per year variable/incentive compensation equity benefits. A candidates salary is determined by various factors including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and location. This is Canadian-based employment and it is expected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work in Canada. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process are subject to background checks including but not limited to criminal record credit and/or reference checks.