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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Windows Sensor - **Company:** CrowdStrike - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $215,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Firmware, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Reverse Engineering, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, System Programming, Windows Software Trace Preprocessor, Large Language Models, Malware, Build Management, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/339230/sr-software-engineer-windows-sensor-hybrid-washington-wa-redmond ## About the Role Successful engineers in this role have a strong software engineering background, deep Windows Internals expertise, and significant experience in the security space. As a Senior Engineer, you'll serve as a key resource and subject matter expert for engineers across the team 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.\n, * 5+ years of experience designing, developing and delivering high-quality Windows software in C/C++ or other low-level programming languages.\n * Demonstrated experience or interest in the fields of reverse engineering, threat detection, malware analysis, or related security topics.\n * Low-level OS knowledge of Windows operating system internals, components, APIs, and design.\n * Team player - able to lead, mentor, communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a globally distributed team.\n * Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.\n, * Prior experience working on EDR / sensor products.\n * Prior experience working with low-level code, such as OS kernel, firmware or device drivers.\n * Prior security experience, particularly in exploit and vulnerability analysis.\n * Experience working with high-availability and big data systems.\n * Experience leveraging frontier AI/LLM technologies to accelerate developer velocity, increase feature quality, and improve overall team outcomes.\n * Experience working with large-scale automated test frameworks and infrastructure.\n ## Description * Design and build detection logic and systems leveraged across teams within CrowdStrike to detect cyber attackers and stop breaches.\n * Research techniques for detecting malicious activity, including some reverse engineering and/or big-data analysis.\n * Leverage Domain-specific languages, C++, Python, and other tools as appropriate to extend Falcon Sensor capabilities.\n * Build elegant, robust, and reliable solutions for complex technical problems.\n * Own features from design to delivery, developing them into production-level solutions for deployment.\n * 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.\n * Obsess about learning, and champion the newest technologies & tricks with others, raising the technical IQ of the team.\n * Be an energetic 'self-starter' who champions for quality-first outcomes while being empowered to take ownership and be accountable for deliverables, both individually and when leading a project team.\n * Troubleshoot issues within the product when necessary, assisting customer support.\n ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Enhancing Workload Security in Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/356-enhancing-workload-security-in-kubernetes) - [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) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## Related Articles - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)