Sr. Software Engineer, Backend - Ingestion (hybrid)

CrowdStrike UK

Base: $140,000 - $215,000 py; bonus/equity: eligib...
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7+ years backend software development experience
High volume cloud saas system building
Distributed systems scalability expertise
** CrowdStrike UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Backend Ingestion team, focusing on high-volume services in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend software development, particularly with large-scale distributed systems, and will contribute to the company's mission of cybersecurity. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves managing ultra-high volume services written in Golang supported by Kafka to process nearly 3 trillion events daily.
  • As a Major Initiative Lead, you will have high autonomy to design proprietary Cloud Protocols while collaborating with Falcon Sensor teams across multiple platforms.
  • CrowdStrike offers market-leading compensation, comprehensive wellness programs, and a culture that values flexibility, autonomy, and mission-driven innovation.

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** CrowdStrike UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Backend Ingestion team, focusing on high-volume services in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend software development, particularly with large-scale distributed systems, and will contribute to the company's mission of cybersecurity. **

Salary

Base: $140,000 - $215,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonuses and equity grants; Benefits: Health insurance, 401k, paid time off, and parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years backend software development experience
  • High volume cloud SaaS system building
  • Distributed systems scalability expertise
  • Cloud environment technical grounding
  • Multi-threading and concurrency knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for engineering excellence
  • Collaborative team player mindset
  • Fast-paced iterative programming environment
  • Open source library contributions
  • Cybersecurity or intelligence field experience

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science or commensurate experience
  • Over 7 years full-time backend software development
  • Solid understanding of sharding and partitioning strategies

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