Software Engineer III - Sensor Dev Tooling, STaRQ (Hybrid)
About The Position
CrowdStrike is hiring a Software Engineer to build development infrastructure for the Falcon sensor, a high-performance security agent deployed across millions of endpoints and every major operating system and architecture. The role focuses on the systems, test frameworks, deployment pipelines, and developer tools that help sensor teams build and ship production code faster and more reliably. Working at the intersection of systems programming, developer productivity, and production infrastructure, the engineer will primarily use Python, with C/C++ as needed. The work includes addressing cross-platform build and test challenges, providing developers with fast compatibility feedback, improving sensor development workflows, and supporting reliable deployment of sensor updates at scale. The role is hybrid and requires working on-site two days per week at one of the posted locations.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience building production systems, with a focus on platform engineering, test frameworks, developer tools, or systems programming.
- Extensive Python expertise.
- Cross-platform development experience, including working with differences among Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- Test framework experience, including understanding how to make frameworks robust, reliable, backwards compatible, and functional across platforms.
- Ability to collaborate with distributed teams and translate their needs into technical solutions.
- Experience with GenAI-assisted development workflows or building AI-powered developer tools.
- Proven experience using AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- C/C++ experience for low-level system integration.
- CI platform architecture experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms at scale.
- A track record of measurably improving developer productivity.
Responsibilities
- Build production-grade systems that support cross-platform sensor development across Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- Architect test and release infrastructure, including dependency management and fast, reliable builds at scale.
- Design developer-facing APIs and tools that abstract platform complexity and accelerate feature development.
- Engineer CI systems that provide fast feedback and enable confident, frequent merges.
- Identify bottlenecks, prototype solutions, and deliver improvements that measurably increase developer productivity.
- Collaborate with sensor teams to understand their workflows and build tools and systems that improve their effectiveness.
Benefits
- Market-leading compensation and equity awards.
- Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
- Competitive vacation and holidays.
- Paid parental and adoption leaves.
- Professional development opportunities for employees at all levels and in all roles.
- Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities.
- Office amenities.
- Eligibility for bonuses and equity grants.
- Health insurance.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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