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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineering Manager, Cloud Backend - AI Detection and Response (AIDR) (Hybrid) - **Company:** CrowdStrike - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $215,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Protocol Buffers, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Open Source Technology, Scrum Methodology, Redis, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Google Cloud, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Platform System, Technical Debt, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Cassandra, Production Code, Apache Kafka, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Stream Processing, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Grpc, Docker, Golang, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59421252-engineering-manager-cloud-backend-ai-detection-and-response-aidr-hybrid ## About the Role * 10+ years of software development experience building enterprise-grade cloud products, with at least 3+ years in an engineering management role leading backend teams * Strong hands-on coding ability - you can still write production-quality code and are willing to do so when the team needs it * Proven experience building and leading teams that develop microservices running in cloud-native environments at scale * Strong technical foundation in distributed systems, cloud architectures, and microservices patterns * Deep understanding of customer provisioning, orchestration, and lifecycle management systems * Experience with at least one cloud-native programming language: Go, Python, or Java (Go preferred) Familiarity with: * Cloud architectures and microservices * Web Services: REST, gRPC, Protocol Buffers, or similar API technologies * Data storage systems: PostgreSQL, Redis, Cassandra, or similar databases * Container technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, or similar orchestration platforms * Message/event systems: Kafka, Pulsar, or similar * Proven track record of deploying and operating services in cloud environments (AWS/GCP/OCI/Azure) * Experience managing service reliability, on-call rotations, and incident response processes * Strong people leadership skills - demonstrated ability to hire, develop, and retain high-performing engineers * Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders * Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and delivery management * Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes Bonus Points: * Previous experience in cybersecurity companies or security-focused products * Deep understanding of AI/ML security challenges, threats, and mitigation strategies * Experience building customer onboarding, provisioning, or multi-tenant orchestration systems at scale * Experience managing teams that own platform/infrastructure services consumed by multiple product teams * Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and/or Microsoft Azure * Experience with real-time data processing systems (Kafka, Pulsar) * Familiarity with MS CoPilot Ecosystem and MS Agent Studio * Golang experience * Experience leading teams through major system migrations or re-architecture efforts * Track record of building engineering culture and processes from the ground up * Contributions to open source libraries and/or frameworks ## Description * Building and leading a high-performing engineering team that delivers with velocity while maintaining the highest standards of quality, security, and reliability * Architecting and driving the evolution of provisioning and orchestration systems that scale seamlessly as AIDR's customer base grows * Driving operational excellence through proactive system improvements, robust monitoring, and rapid incident resolution * Fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, continuous learning, and engineering excellence * Partnering effectively with product management, peer engineering teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to align on priorities and deliver business outcomes * Attracting, developing, and retaining top engineering talent What You'll Do: * Lead, mentor, and grow a team of backend engineers building cloud-native provisioning and orchestration services for the AIDR platform * Own the technical vision and roadmap for customer lifecycle management - onboarding, provisioning, configuration, and orchestration across dependent services * Drive architectural decisions for highly scalable, reliable, and secure distributed systems * Contribute directly to the codebase as needed - whether unblocking critical deliverables, prototyping new approaches, fixing production issues, or filling gaps during team scaling (expect ~20-30% hands-on coding depending on team needs) * Partner with product management to translate business requirements into technical strategy and execution plans * Establish and maintain engineering best practices including code reviews, testing strategies, CI/CD, and operational runbooks * Manage team capacity, sprint planning, and delivery commitments while balancing technical debt and innovation * Drive operational excellence - own service reliability, incident response, root cause analysis, and preventive measures for your team's services * Collaborate with peer engineering managers and architects across CrowdStrike to ensure seamless integration with the broader Falcon ecosystem * Recruit, hire, and onboard top engineering talent; conduct performance reviews and support career development * Remove blockers, shield the team from distractions, and create an environment where engineers do their best work * Participate actively in design reviews and code reviews, providing meaningful technical guidance and making informed architectural trade-offs ## Related Videos - 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