Director, Engineering, Ng-siem Serverless Platform (hybrid)

CrowdStrike UK

Sunnyvale, CA, US
Base: $195,000 - $290,000 py; bonus/equity: eligib...
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12+ years distributed system platform experience
8+ years managing individual contributors
3+ years managing multiple teams and managers
** CrowdStrike is seeking a Director of Engineering for its NG-SIEM Serverless Platform, responsible for managing engineering teams and the architecture of high-scale distributed systems in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in distributed systems, team management, and a strong focus on operational excellence. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves building and operating the security industry's largest event data store and search service while ensuring seamless customer experiences at any scale.
  • Candidates must lead a distributed team of high-ownership technical leaders responsible for regional control planes, cellular data planes, and SRE practices.
  • CrowdStrike offers market-leading compensation including equity awards, comprehensive wellness programs, and professional development opportunities for all employees.

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** CrowdStrike is seeking a Director of Engineering for its NG-SIEM Serverless Platform, responsible for managing engineering teams and the architecture of high-scale distributed systems in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in distributed systems, team management, and a strong focus on operational excellence. **

Salary

Base: $195,000 - $290,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Eligibility for bonuses and equity grants; Benefits: Health insurance, 401k, paid time off, and wellness programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years distributed system platform experience
  • 8+ years managing individual contributors
  • 3+ years managing multiple teams and managers
  • Scaling large SaaS offerings over 500k CPU cores
  • Operational excellence across multiple geographical regions
  • Leading engineering teams in hybrid cloud environments

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with hyperscaler cloud companies like AWS or Azure
  • Deep expertise in cloud-native architectures and serverless computing
  • Background in machine learning and data science
  • Track record scaling to over 3 million CPU cores
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity and intelligence domains

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years operating distributed system platform software
  • 8+ years managing teams of 6+ individual contributors
  • 3+ years managing several teams and managers
  • Proven track record of scaling SaaS offerings to >500k CPU cores
  • Experience leading during operational incidents

Work Rights

Must be based in Sunnyvale, CA or Redmond, WA

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