CrowdStrike · 8 hours ago
Sr. MacOS Sensor Engineer (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $215K/yr
5+ years expCrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, dedicated to stopping breaches with their advanced AI-native platform. The Sr. MacOS Sensor Engineer will research and develop techniques for detecting malicious activity on macOS systems, transforming these techniques into production-level solutions for deployment in endpoint sensors.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud Data ServicesCloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Design and build detection logic and systems leveraged across teams within CrowdStrike to detect cyber attackers and stop breaches
Extend our existing codebase utilizing Swift, C++, Python, and other tools and DSLs (domain specific languages) as appropriate
Research techniques for detecting malicious activity including some reverse engineering and/or big data analysis
Leverage your understanding of engineering best practices, including topics like secure coding, testing paradigms, debugging, performance, code reviews, CI/CD and os internals, to ensure that our sensor code is fast and reliable
Troubleshoot issues with the product as reported from customers responsively and other projects as assigned
Be an energetic ‘self-starter’ with the ability to take ownership and be accountable for deliverables, both individually and when leading a team
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience with either: Reverse engineering, threat detection, and malware analysis; and an interest in on-device development, or Designing, building, and delivering high-quality software in at least one of the following: Swift, C/C++, Python, Objective-C; and an interest in security
Low-level OS knowledge of macOS and/or Linux operating system internals, components, APIs and/or frameworks
Team player – able to lead, mentor, communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a distributed team, to clearly articulate thoughts & designs to peers and upper management
Preferred
Prior security experience, particularly in endpoint threat detections or sensor development. Familiarity with the threat landscape on Linux/Windows is a plus
Experience with macOS Frameworks and events relevant to security and recent familiarity with the recent developments in macOS
Experience developing 24/7 enterprise software, including CI, testing, debugging, performance tracing, release management, telemetry analysis and issue handling
Benefits
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 Certified™ across the globe
Health insurance
401k
Paid time off
Company
CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity technology firm that provides cloud-delivered protection for cloud workloads, identity, and data.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.24BKey Investors
ARK Investment ManagementAccelCapitalG
2022-12-01Post Ipo Equity· $4.6M
2021-01-12Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2019-06-12IPO
Leadership Team
George Kurtz
President / CEO & Founder
Zeki Turedi
CTO for Europe, Middle East & Africa
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