Sr. Sensor Engineer - Data Protection (Hybrid)
About The Position
CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting organizations with an advanced AI-native platform. The company processes trillions of events daily and is committed to stopping breaches through innovation and responsible AI adoption. This role is within the Data Protection Team, focused on building a unified data security system to identify insider threats, track sensitive data, and ensure regulatory compliance. The sensor component of CrowdStrike Falcon is a lightweight agent installed on client machines that observes system activity, provides on-box prevention, and sends telemetry to the cloud. This role specifically involves developing data protection features for the Windows sensor, operating in both kernel and user mode, and ensuring these capabilities are AI-aware. The position is hybrid and based in one of several US office locations.
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science (or professional experience in kernel mode/user mode development on Windows in C/C++)
- Ability to develop high-quality code in C++
- Windows filesystem minifilter driver development experience
- Experience developing across both kernel mode and user mode on Windows, with a strong understanding of kernel-to-user space IPC best practices
- Understanding of the Windows filesystem filter model, the basics of local and remote filesystem implementations, and the corresponding interfaces at the filesystem minifilter level
- Experience with kernel-level debugging processes and tools
- Ability to demonstrate C/C++ and Windows kernel/user mode development capabilities, be it through job experience, schoolwork, or contributions to community projects
- Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with AI agent ecosystems and how AI-driven tools interact with the filesystem and operating system at a behavioral level
- Experience with or interest in AI-assisted development workflows, including agentic coding tools such as Claude Code
- Experience in the security industry, particularly in endpoint or data security
Responsibilities
- Design and develop data protection-focused functionality spanning kernel-mode components, including Windows filesystem minifilter drivers, and user-mode components on Windows systems
- Implement new data protection capabilities across a growing set of data access and transfer scenarios on the endpoint
- Build and maintain AI-aware detection and protection logic, accounting for the ways AI agents and tools interact with sensitive data on the endpoint
- Own features from design to delivery, including post-ship support and customer issue resolution
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams across various physical locations
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity and solution quality
- Other projects as assigned
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
- Eligibility for bonuses
- Equity grants
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
