Sr. Software Engineer - Windows Sensor (Hybrid)

Location:

• This is a hybrid role based out of Redmond WA, Sunnyvale CA, Austin TX, NYC, or Toronto ON with an expectation of being in the office at least 2 days per week.
• What You’ll Do:
• Design and build detection logic and systems leveraged across teams within CrowdStrike to detect cyber attackers and stop breaches.
• Research techniques for detecting malicious activity, including some reverse engineering and/or big-data analysis.
• Leverage Domain-specific languages, C++, Python, and other tools as appropriate to extend Falcon Sensor capabilities.
• Build elegant, robust, and reliable solutions for complex technical problems.
• Own features from design to delivery, developing them into production-level solutions for deployment.
• Apply engineering best practices—secure coding, testing paradigms, debugging, performance, code reviews, CI/CD, and OS internals—to ensure our sensor code is fast and reliable.
• Obsess about learning, and champion the newest technologies & tricks with others, raising the technical IQ of the team.
• Be an energetic ‘self-starter’ who champions for quality-first outcomes while being empowered to take ownership and be accountable for deliverables, both individually and when leading a project team.
• Troubleshoot issues within the product when necessary, assisting customer support.
• What You’ll Need:
• 5+ years of experience designing, developing and delivering high-quality Windows software in C/C++ or other low-level programming languages.
• Demonstrated experience or interest in the fields of reverse engineering, threat detection, malware analysis, or related security topics.
• Low-level OS knowledge of Windows operating system internals, components, APIs, and design.
• Team player – able to lead, mentor, communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a globally distributed team.
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
• Bonus Points:
• Prior experience working on EDR / sensor products.
• Prior experience working with low-level code, such as OS kernel, firmware or device drivers.
• Prior security experience, particularly in exploit and vulnerability analysis.
• Experience working with high-availability and big data systems.
• Experience leveraging frontier AI/LLM technologies to accelerate developer velocity, increase feature quality, and improve overall team outcomes.
• Experience working with large-scale automated test frameworks and infrastructure.
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• Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work CertifiedTM across the globe
• CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
• CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.
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