Software Engineer (Remote)

Company: CrowdStrike
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: September 15, 2020

Job Description:

At CrowdStrike we’re on a mission - to stop breaches. Our groundbreaking technology, services delivery, and intelligence gathering together with our innovations in machine learning and behavioral-based detection, allow our customers to not only defend themselves, but do so in a future-proof manner. We’ve earned numerous honors and top rankings for our technology, organization and people – clearly confirming our industry leadership and our special culture driving it. We also offer flexible work arrangements to help our people manage their personal and professional lives in a way that works for them. So if you’re ready to work on unrivaled technology where your desire to be part of a collaborative team is met with a laser-focused mission to stop breaches and protect people globally, let’s talk.

About the Role

CrowdStrike Falcon Host is a two-component security product. One component is a “sensor”, which is a driver installed on client machines that observes system activity and recognizes malicious behavior, then provides on-box prevention capability and remote telemetry to the Falcon Host cloud. The cloud component aggregates sensor telemetry for each customer’s network, can correlate malicious behavior across multiple machines, and presents our customers’ operations teams with a prioritized summary of the threats detected in their environments.

Join CrowdStrike and become a key leader building the most innovative endpoint security solution in the world.  Our sensor development team is responsible for building the endpoint sensor which deploys on multiple platforms including Windows, Mac, and Linux. As a Software Engineer, you will be part of an elite team of seasoned developers producing cutting-edge features that encompass most core operating system subsystems such as file system, memory, process, and networking. Many features are also built in a way that they will have shared components across multiple platforms. You need to be able to lead projects efficiently while maximizing performance and minimizing costs, making sure high standards are being followed when it comes to design, coding quality, and unit and component testing.

Responsibilities

Develop new product concepts.

Lead development teams in designing and building software with cross platform deliverables (Windows, Mac, Linux).

As necessary, perform proof-of-concept research projects and deliver high-quality prototypes ready for product integration.

Own features from design to delivery including participation in product demo at the end of the sprint

Collaborate with multi-functional teams in various locations

What You’ll Need

The ability to produce high quality Software and Design

Experience contributing to high-functioning software development teams that ship major features and releases.

The ability to lead, mentor, communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a distributed team.

Low-level OS knowledge in either Windows, Mac OS or Linux

Extensive experience with C++ and OS Kernel Development

Strong background in Security

Bonus Points

Previous experience developing filesystem and network drivers for an Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) or Anti-virus company

Previous experience developing Hypervisor technology

Strong background in scalable systems

Experience in reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis and exploitation development

Familiarity and experience with Agile process

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

Market leader in compensation and equity awards

Competitive vacation policy

Comprehensive health benefits + 401k plan

Paid parental leave, including adoption

Flexible work environment

Wellness programs

Stocked fridges, coffee, soda, and lots of treats

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives and ways of solving problems so we strive to attract and retain talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

CrowdStrike is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.

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