CrowdStrike

Sr. Software Engineer, Backend - eCommerce Platform (Remote)

Remote Washington, D.C.
USD 130k - 205k
Streaming Go Java Node.js GCP Kafka .NET AWS SQL Cassandra Elasticsearch Redis Scala C# Azure Microservices API
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Description

#WeAreCrowdStrike and our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing over 1 trillion events a day with a petabyte of RAM deployed in our Cassandra clusters - and this traffic is growing daily. We’re looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to developing and shaping our cybersecurity platform. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters - one team, one fight.

About the Role:

CrowdStrike is looking for a senior-to-principal (Level 7) backend software engineer with a strong grasp of event-based, distributed services architectures to join our growing Fusion and Foundry teams within our flagship product, the Falcon Platform. We're looking for smart people who want to be challenged and take ownership of what they build. Work in an environment where quality is the company culture. Come use cutting edge tools and technologies as well as tried and true ones. Your passion and meticulous attention to performance, reliability and scalability will be key ingredients to your success here at CrowdStrike.

What You'll Do:

  • Help design, build, and maintain key backend services / orchestration layer of platform that will be used by both other product groups and our customers.

  • Design and build highly scalable and resilient distributed systems

  • Work with industry-leading technologies like Apache Kafka, Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Redis and more

  • Work on cross-team platform-level initiatives and projects

  • Troubleshoot critical production issues and implement solutions


What You'll Need:

  • Experienced building streaming platforms at scale (Note: We process over a trillion events per day)

  • 7+ years overall of applicable backend software development experience.

  • 4+ years of relevant work experience building microservice-oriented software systems with a SaaS delivery model

  • Expert knowledge of any of the following backend languages: Go, Scala, Java, Node.js or C# (.NET Core).

  • Proven expertise in building distributed systems, micro services, REST APIs

  • Production experience with commercial clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP)

  • BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience

  • Developing applications using SQL and No-SQL databases


Bonus Points:

  • Contributed to the open source community (GitHub, Stack Overflow, blogging)

  • Master’s degree in computer science or related field

  • Golang experience

  • Prior experience with cybersecurity


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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

  • Remote-first culture

  • Market leader in compensation and equity awards

  • Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements 

  • Comprehensive and inclusive health benefits

  • Physical and mental wellness programs

  • Paid parental leave, including adoption 

  • A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities

  • Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration

We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone feels seen, heard, valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.

CrowdStrike is committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact Recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.

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Right to Work

CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $130,000 - $205,000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.

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