CrowdStrike · 11 months ago
Sr. Backend Engineer II, Cloud - Next-Gen SIEM (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$155K/yr - $255K/yr
10+ years expCrowdStrike is a cybersecurity technology firm that provides cloud-delivered protection for cloud workloads, identity, and data. They are seeking a Senior Engineer II - Cloud to design and implement advanced detection and user behavior analytics solutions for their Next-Gen SIEM platform, focusing on handling trillions of events per day.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingCyber SecurityCloud Data ServicesCloud SecurityNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of cloud-native microservices for our Next-Gen SIEM platform, focusing on detections and UEBA capabilities that can process and analyze trillions of events per day
Take end-to-end ownership of complex, high-impact projects across multiple teams, driving technical decisions and providing architectural guidance using collaborative tools like Miro
Partner with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement solutions that enhance threat detection and analysis capabilities. Contribute to the medium-term strategic and technical direction by identifying areas of greatest need, and creating plans for improvement
Utilize and integrate technologies such as Go, Kafka, Redis, OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, and more to build robust, scalable solutions
Optimize and scale existing systems for improved stability, performance, and reliability across business-critical infrastructure, using monitoring tools like Grafana to track and analyze system metrics
Mentor junior engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of technical excellence. Additionally, participate in the interview process and coach/mentor new interviewers to maintain high hiring standards
Champion software engineering best practices to ensure high-quality deliverables, including robust testing strategies, effective code reviews, comprehensive documentation, continuous integration/deployment, and adherence to architectural principles that promote scalability and maintainability
Participate in and lead technical working groups that influence the broader Product team or industry
Provide monitoring and operational support for production services, including participating in an on-call rotation for one week approximately every 10-12 weeks
Be given the autonomy to own your work in a high trust environment, managing tasks and priorities effectively using Jira
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on cloud-native architectures and distributed systems
Expert-level proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Go (preferred), Python, Java, or C#
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing large-scale, high-performance data processing systems
Strong understanding of security concepts, threat detection methodologies, and UEBA principles
Proven track record of leading complex technical projects and delivering results on schedule
Experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines
Preferred
Prior experience working in cybersecurity or intelligence fields
Experience in developing or working with SIEM or log management solutions
Experience with big data technologies such as Kafka, OpenSearch, Cassandra, Spark, or Flink
Familiarity with machine learning and AI techniques applied to cybersecurity
Benefits
Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
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 Resource Groups, geographic neighbourhood 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
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.24BKey Investors
ARK Investment ManagementAccel,General Atlantic,IVPAccel
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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