Sr. Director, Engineering - Next-Gen SIEM (Hybrid)

CrowdStrike•Redmond, WA

10d•$235,000 - $350,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Falcon Next-Gen SIEM (NG-SIEM) is CrowdStrike's AI native security operations platform that brings together threat detection, investigation, and response across both CrowdStrike and third-party data sources. It features advanced event search, unified detections triage, incident management, and data ingestion capabilities to streamline security operations and accelerate threat response. The Senior Director of Engineering is a key executive leader responsible for driving the strategic vision, execution, and operational excellence of the engineering organization. This role oversees multiple engineering teams, sets technical direction, and partners with cross-functional leaders to deliver innovative, scalable, and resilient solutions aligned with business goals. This role is critical for shaping the future of the engineering organization and ensuring the company remains at the forefront of innovation and operational excellence. This role is hybrid, on-site at one of the posted locations: Sunnyvale, CA; Redmond, WA; New York City or Austin, TX. NYC Location: This role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week on-site in our office once the development center is established.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead at scale, managing multiple teams or departments.
Strategic thinking with a track record of delivering business impact through technology.
Deep expertise in engineering management, technical architecture, and operational excellence.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive presence.
Commitment to resilience, continuous improvement, and fostering a learning culture.
Experience building cyber security products in a SaaS environment.
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

Nice To Haves

15+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
Proven experience in building and scaling high-performing engineering organizations.
Experience building distributed systems which process events at millions/sec scale.
Have shipped LLM-native features or applications
Machine learning and data science familiarity and hands on experience
Transformed engineering teams to an AI first software development team.
Experience with hybrid cloud environments

Responsibilities

Define and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with company objectives and product vision.
Lead, mentor, and develop engineering managers and senior technical staff, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Oversee the delivery of complex, large-scale projects, ensuring quality, security, and operational excellence.
Drive organizational resilience and adaptability, ensuring engineering practices evolve to meet changing business and technology landscapes.
Collaborate with Product, Security, and Business stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and allocate resources effectively.
Champion best practices in software development, infrastructure, and operational excellence.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for engineering effectiveness and team health.
Attract, retain, and develop top engineering talent
Represent engineering in executive forums, providing clear communication on progress, risks, and opportunities.

Benefits

Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
Paid parental and adoption leaves
Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
health insurance
401k
paid time off