Senior Software Engineer II (Cybersecurity)

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Sunnyvale, CA, Austin, TX, or Redmond, WA (Hybrid: 2 days/week in office)

Salary: $160,000–$250,000 per year

Company

CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, providing an AI-native platform to stop breaches and protect modern organizations.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and test high-performance, cross-platform C and C++ code for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new features into the Falcon sensor.
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to kernel mode development and low-latency systems.
• Develop solutions emphasizing thread safety, resource efficiency, and low-latency performance.
• Take ownership of deliverables and contribute to the direction of the team and product.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to commute to Sunnyvale, CA, Austin, TX, or Redmond, WA.
• Advanced C/C++ proficiency, including design patterns.
• Demonstrated experience with kernel mode development on at least one platform (Windows or Linux).
• Proficiency in cross-platform development across Windows, Mac, and Linux.
• In-depth understanding of process management, IPC, and synchronization primitives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of memory management and performance optimization techniques.

Nice to have

• Deep experience with Windows kernel internals and driver development.
• Experience designing high-throughput event processing systems.
• Proficiency with Python and testing frameworks like Pytest.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity awards.
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Flexible vacation and holiday policy.
• Paid parental and adoption leave.
• Professional development opportunities and vibrant office culture.