Sr. Software Engineer - Sensor - Cloud Runtime Protection (Hybrid)

TL;DR

Sr. Software Engineer - Sensor - Cloud Runtime Protection (Hybrid) (Linux/C++/eBPF): Building and maintaining high-performance Linux sensor components that secure cloud workloads with an accent on eBPF-based visibility, detection, and prevention for container processes in orchestration environments. Focus on designing reliable, fast, and testable runtime security features for Kubernetes and other container-optimized Linux distros, including debugging and performance measurement under real product and customer scenarios.

Company

CrowdStrike develops an AI-native cybersecurity platform with a sensor-to-cloud security product.

What you will do

• Create and maintain high-performance Linux system software components for the sensor agent.
• Analyze complex features and build effective test strategies and test designs.
• Ensure reliability and performance via monitoring, testing, and debugging; identify root causes and improve tests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sensor and cloud solutions and streamline release cycles.
• Participate in code reviews and apply engineering best practices (secure coding, CI/CD, OS internals, performance measurement).
• Lead technical initiatives focused on containers and orchestrators security in public and private cloud.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in the USA (Sunnyvale, CA) and be comfortable visiting the office twice a week once the development center is established.
• 10+ years of experience building product features on Linux/Unix in C/C++ with high concurrency, high reliability, and low-level OS performance/memory requirements.
• Experience developing production eBPF code for security or networking.
• Experience designing and developing container runtime engines or container monitoring/virtualization environments.
• Experience with cloud-native workloads and container technologies (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.).
• Proven experience using AI technologies to enhance decision-making and streamline workflows.

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; health insurance and 401k included.

Hiring process

• Interviews and technical evaluation focused on Linux/C++ systems, eBPF, containers, and reliability/testing.
• Discussion of collaboration and engineering practices (code reviews, CI/CD, debugging, performance measurement).