Principal Engineer - Ng-siem Search (hybrid)

CrowdStrike

Sunnyvale, CA, US
Base: $195,000 - $290,000 usd (us); base: $210,000...
Hybrid
12+ years software product design experience
8+ years force-multiplying engineering leadership
3+ years hands-on distributed system ownership
The role involves evolving technical vision to support over 100 PB of daily event and action log ingestion while enabling multiplied query intensity

Job Summary

  • The role involves evolving technical vision to support over 100 PB of daily event and action log ingestion while enabling multiplied query intensity.
  • As a Principal Engineer, you will own the technical direction of the NG-SIEM product, deliver key system parts as an individual contributor, and partner on roadmap execution.
  • CrowdStrike offers market-leading compensation including equity awards, comprehensive wellness programs, and professional development opportunities for all employees.

Matching Summary

The role involves evolving technical vision to support over 100 PB of daily event and action log ingestion while enabling multiplied query intensity.

Salary

Base: $195,000 - $290,000 USD (US); Base: $210,000 - $320,000 CAD (Canada); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonuses and equity grants; Benefits: Health insurance, 401k, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years software product design experience
  • 8+ years force-multiplying engineering leadership
  • 3+ years hands-on distributed system ownership
  • Experience with tens of billions requests per day
  • Proven track record in operational excellence
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on development experience in Scala
  • Solid grounding in AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Expertise with Apache Kafka technology
  • Experience with Log Management products
  • Familiarity with Machine Learning and Data Science
  • Passion for innovation and customer focus

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years designing and maintaining multiple software products
  • 8+ years in a force-multiplying engineering position
  • 3+ years owning distributed systems handling >1 PB data/day
  • History of significant impact on customer experience
  • Demonstrated ability to grow engineers in remote teams

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