CrowdStrike · 4 days ago
Software Development Engineer - Cross-Platform Infrastructure
USA - Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expCrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, dedicated to stopping breaches with their advanced AI-native platform. The role involves building the development infrastructure for their cross-platform sensor, focusing on architecting build systems and developer tools to improve productivity.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud Data ServicesCloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Build production-grade platform systems that power cross-platform sensor development across Windows, Linux, and macOS
Architect build and release infrastructure that handles complex cross-compilation, dependency management, and hermetic builds at scale
Design developer-facing APIs and tools that abstract away platform complexity and accelerate feature velocity
Engineer CI/CD systems that provide fast feedback loops and enable confident, frequent deployments
Drive platform evolution by identifying bottlenecks, prototyping solutions, and shipping improvements that measurably improve developer productivity
Collaborate with sensor teams to understand their workflows and build leverage points that multiply their effectiveness
Qualification
Required
5+ years building production systems with focus on platform engineering, developer tools, or systems programming
Deep Python expertise – you write idiomatic, performant Python and understand its internals
Cross-platform development experience – you've dealt with the reality of Windows/Linux/macOS differences
Systems thinking – you understand build systems, compilers, linkers, and how software actually gets built
Collaboration skills – you can work with distributed teams and translate needs into technical solutions
Experience with GenAI-assisted development workflows or building AI-powered developer tools
Preferred
C/C++ experience for low-level system integration
Build system expertise (Bazel, CMake, or custom build infrastructure)
CI/CD platform architecture (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar at scale)
Track record of measurably improving developer productivity (e.g., 'reduced build times by 60%', 'eliminated 80% of cross-platform bugs pre-merge')
Experience with Rust
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
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
Field CTO Europe
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