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# 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), 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, Scrum Methodology, Redis, Software Engineering, Strategies of Testing, Google Cloud, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Platform System, Backend, Kubernetes, Cassandra, Production Code, Apache Kafka, Software Coding, Stream Processing, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Grpc, Docker, Golang, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d07434c8-0a81-4e1f-91e2-16dfbc15e1fe

## About the Role

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 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) Cloud architectures and microservices Web Services: REST, gRPC, Protocol Buffers, or similar API technologies Data storage systems: PostgreSQL, Redis, Cassandra, or similar databases Docker, Kubernetes, or similar orchestration platforms Proven track record of deploying and operating services in cloud environments (AWS/Google Cloud Platform/OCI/Azure) 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 (Google Cloud Platform), and/or Microsoft Azure Experience with real-time data processing systems (Kafka, Pulsar) Golang experience Track record of building engineering culture and processes from the ground up Market leader in compensation and equity awards Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections Vibrant office culture with world class amenities We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity

## Description

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 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 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) 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