Sr. Software Engineer - Linux Sensor (Hybrid)

CrowdStrike
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Artificial Intelligence C++ (Programming Language) Software Quality Linux Memory Management

Job description

Experteer Overview In this role you design and implement Linux-based software that powers the Falcon Host sensor, enabling on-box protection and telemetry. You will own features from concept through delivery, collaborating with a distributed, cross-functional team to ship reliable, high-performance components. You’ll troubleshoot customer issues and contribute to continuous product improvements in a fast-paced, AI-enabled security platform. This role offers impact on core OS subsystems and cross-platform sharing with Windows and Mac teams. Compensation / Benefits * Design and develop Linux software for server deployment * Own features from design to delivery * Collaborate with multi-functional, geographically distributed teams * Troubleshoot customer-reported issues responsively * Contribute to other projects as assigned Tasks * Proficient in C/C++ with demonstrable code quality * Experience on Linux/Unix developing product code with high concurrency * Strong understanding of memory usage, performance, and conformance to external standards * Experience delivering major features/releases within a team * Effective communication in a distributed team * Experience applying AI technologies to improve decision-making and workflows Key requirements * Market leader in compensation and equity awards * Wellness programs (physical and mental) * Paid vacation and holidays * Parental and adoption leaves * Professional development opportunities * Employee networks and volunteer opportunities

Requirements

Experteer Overview In this role you design and implement Linux-based software that powers the Falcon Host sensor, enabling on-box protection and telemetry. You will own features from concept through delivery, collaborating with a distributed, cross-functional team to ship reliable, high-performance components. You’ll troubleshoot customer issues and contribute to continuous product improvements in a fast-paced, AI-enabled security platform. This role offers impact on core OS subsystems and cross-platform sharing with Windows and Mac teams. Compensation / Benefits * Design and develop Linux software for server deployment * Own features from design to delivery * Collaborate with multi-functional, geographically distributed teams * Troubleshoot customer-reported issues responsively * Contribute to other projects as assigned Tasks * Proficient in C/C++ with demonstrable code quality * Experience on Linux/Unix developing product code with high concurrency * Strong understanding of aaaa to usage, performance, and conformance to external standards * Experience delivering major features/releases within a team * Effective communication in a distributed team * Experience applying AI technologies to improve decision-making and workflows Key requirements * Market leader in compensation and equity awards * Wellness programs (physical and mental) * Paid vacation and holidays * Parental and adoption leaves * Professional development opportunities * Employee networks and volunteer opportunities

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