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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer III - Linux Sensor (Hybrid) - **Company:** CrowdStrike - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Apple Mac Systems, Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Memory Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Linux Kernel, Release Management, Reverse Engineering, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Enterprise Software Applications, Malware, Build Management - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59724956-engineer-iii-linux-sensor-hybrid ## About the Role * 3+ years of experience with either: + Reverse engineering, threat detection, and malware analysis, and an familiarity with on-device development, or + Designing, building, and delivering high-quality software in C/C++ (and ideally similar languages), and an familiarity or proven interest in security * Solid knowledge of Linux OS internals: processes, storage, networking, and memory management * Ability to develop high-quality code in C/C++ that meets: + High-concurrency requirements with strong use of multi-threading + High reliability and performance requirements + Detailed low-level operating requirements (memory usage, efficient performance, standards conformance) * Ability to deliver enterprise software while collaborating across functions: CI, testing, debugging, performance tracing, release management, big-data telemetry analysis, and issue handling * Team player-able to lead, mentor, communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a distributed team, and to clearly articulate thoughts and designs to peers and upper management * Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes. Bonus points: * Familiarity and ideally experience with Linux kernel programming and/or eBPF * Prior security experience, particularly in endpoint threat detection or sensor development, including on other operating systems (macOS, Windows) * Familiarity with recent developments in the Linux threat landscape * Experience developing and delivering 24/7 enterprise endpoint software #LI-DR1 ## Description In this role, you will research and develop techniques for detecting malicious activity on Linux systems, then build them into production-level solutions for deployment in the endpoint sensor. The role is a split of research and implementation, working alongside a small and nimble group of Linux engineers and often leveraging shared code with other sensor platforms such as Windows and MacOS. Successful engineers in this role have a strong software engineering background, deep Linux OS expertise, and significant experience in the security space. As an Engineer III on our team, you'll serve as a key resource and subject matter expert for engineers across teams and the broader company, collaborating with a wide range of teams as you drive your own initiatives and contribute to other projects. You'll be expected to make meaningful contributions across the full development lifecycle - from initial concept through design, implementation, release, and post-release support. We pride ourselves on a quality-first mindset and are looking for engineers who thrive on being challenged and take ownership of what they build. What You'll Do: * Design and build detection logic and systems leveraged across teams within CrowdStrike to detect cyber attackers and stop breaches * Research techniques for detecting malicious activity, including some reverse engineering and/or big-data analysis * Own features from design to delivery, developing them into production-level solutions for deployment * Apply engineering best practices-secure coding, testing paradigms, debugging, performance, code reviews, CI/CD, and OS internals-to ensure our sensor code is fast and reliable * Collaborate with a cross-functional team spread across geographies * Respond to and troubleshoot product issues reported by customers * Be an energetic self-starter with the ability to take ownership and be accountable for individual deliverables * Take on other projects as assigned ## Related Videos - [The Developer Workstation Blind Spot: Why Your Security Stack Can't See What Matters Most](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100254-the-developer-workstation-blind-spot-why-your-security-stack-can-t-see-what-matters-most) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Enhancing Workload Security in Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/356-enhancing-workload-security-in-kubernetes) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Training Bots on Deliveroo Data, Alexa Can Swear and Mushroom Electronics - Julia Kordick](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1839-training-bots-on-deliveroo-data-alexa-can-swear-and-mushroom-electronics-julia-kordick) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 191: Malware interviews, EU ❤️ Open Source and Skilled Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/645-dev-digest-191-malware-interviews-eu-open-source-and-skilled-agents) - [Dev Digest 138 - Are you secure about this?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/486-dev-digest-138-are-you-secure-about-this) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)