Sr. Software Engineer - Windows Installer (Remote)

CrowdStrike

100d • $140,000 - $215,000

About The Position

CrowdStrike Falcon Host is a two-component security product. One component is a 'sensor', which comprises multiple components installed on client machines that observe system activity and recognize malicious behavior, then provides on-box prevention capability and remote telemetry to the Falcon Host cloud. The cloud component aggregates sensor telemetry for each customer’s network and correlates malicious behavior across multiple machines and presents our customers’ operations teams with a prioritized summary of the threats detected in their environments. CrowdStrike is looking for a Senior Windows Installer Software Development Engineer to join our Windows sensor engineering team. If you think you’ll enjoy stretching Microsoft Installer technologies to the limit and then some, if you’re excited to learn and delighted to teach, if you’re thrilled about the concept of working in a small, dedicated team, come help us build a world-class endpoint security product that delivers an efficient, reliable, seamless experience to our customers.

Requirements

• Proven experience working on MSI: Experience debugging MSI logs
• Good understanding of MSI database tables
• Understanding of different types of MSI updates
• Familiarity with the nuances of rollback custom actions and rollback scripts
• Experience with writing, sequencing and debugging custom actions
• Familiarity with MSI registration (Component references, Product info, etc.)
• Proven experience delivering high quality, high performance C++ code
• Proven experience with the WiX Toolset/Burn Engine and/or InstallShield
• Experience writing and debugging python code
• Experience owning a product or a process
• Proven history of driving improvements in a product or process

Nice To Haves

• Experience with debugging SetupApi dev logs
• Proven understanding of Windows internals
• Proven experience designing large-scale OOD systems

Responsibilities

• Design, Develop and maintain a sophisticated Windows Installer solution
• Collaborate with other teams across the organization
• Work in a collaborative fully remote team

Benefits

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees