Sr. Engineer - Dev Experience Sensor

TL;DR

Sr. Engineer - Dev Experience Sensor (Python/C++): Building and maintaining build/test tools and automation for a sensor + cloud security product to improve visibility, quality, and velocity across supported platforms. Focus on driving reliability and performance through CI/CD improvements, quality coverage, and sensor build/testing tool support with an emphasis on large-scale, distributed validation.

Location: USA - Redmond, WA

Salary: $140,000 - $215,000 per year

Company

CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity company protecting modern organizations with an AI-native security platform.

What you will do

• Verify component, system integration, and application-level features to meet reliability, accuracy, and performance quality standards.
• Define, build, and maintain build and test tools to improve scale and efficiency in product development processes.
• Support and improve existing tools for sensor build and testing.
• Drive continuous improvement of automation and CI/CD tools.
• Own improvements in product quality coverage.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science and/or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of software engineering, quality engineering, or configuration management experience.
• 10+ years of software development experience in Python and/or C/C++.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for a globally distributed team.
• Must be based in the United States (Redmond, WA).

Nice to have

• Expert Python knowledge.
• Experience with Jenkins operations and debugging.
• Experience automating risk visibility and reporting.
• Experience automating release and build processes.
• Experience with application/OS/web browser/hardware compatibility testing and security understanding.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation and holidays, plus paid parental and adoption leaves.
• Professional development opportunities regardless of level or role.
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.
• Market-leading compensation and equity awards, with health insurance and 401k.

Hiring process

• Interviews to evaluate engineering depth, quality/tooling ownership, and collaboration in distributed teams.
• Assessment of experience with build/test tooling, automation, and CI/CD improvements.