Senior Software Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Cybersecurity): Building and optimizing globally distributed, fault-tolerant cloud ecosystems for threat intelligence with an accent on microservices architecture and high-scale data processing. Focus on designing resilient systems, implementing best practices in testing and performance, and collaborating across teams to disrupt adversary activity.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Bucharest, Romania (Hybrid)

Company

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

What you will do

• Develop and enrich backend microservices to detect targeted attacks.
• Build and maintain highly scalable, fault-tolerant cloud-based systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement architectural solutions.
• Ensure high code quality through rigorous testing, logging, and performance metrics.
• Mentor other developers on backend technologies and system architecture.
• Own workstreams within a high-trust, autonomous environment.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience in distributed systems.
• Significant experience as a Software Engineer using OOP languages like Go, Java, Python, or Ruby.
• Deep understanding of scalability, sharding, partitioning, and concurrency.
• Strong commitment to engineering best practices, including testing and peer code reviews.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, iterative, and test-driven environment.
• Must be eligible to work in Romania.

Nice to have

• Prior experience with Go, AWS, Cassandra, Kafka, or Elasticsearch.
• Background in cybersecurity or intelligence fields.

Culture & Benefits

• Market-leading compensation and equity awards.
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation and holiday policies.
• Paid parental and adoption leaves.
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning.
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.