Sr. Software Engineer, Backend - Ingestion (hybrid)

CrowdStrike

Base: $140,000 - $215,000 py; bonus/equity: eligib...
Hybrid
7+ years backend software development experience
Golang programming language expertise
Kafka message queue systems
The role involves leading major initiatives to design proprietary cloud protocols while working closely with Falcon Sensor teams across multiple platforms

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading major initiatives to design proprietary cloud protocols while working closely with Falcon Sensor teams across multiple platforms.
  • Candidates will manage ultra-high volume services processing nearly 3 trillion events daily using Golang, Kafka, and advanced network protocols.
  • CrowdStrike offers market-leading compensation, comprehensive wellness programs, and a culture that values autonomy and innovation in stopping breaches.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading major initiatives to design proprietary cloud protocols while working closely with Falcon Sensor teams across multiple platforms.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years backend software development experience
  • Golang programming language expertise
  • Kafka message queue systems
  • High-volume distributed system architecture
  • Network protocol implementation and TLS
  • Cloud environment AWS Azure or GCP
  • Multi-threading and concurrency patterns

Nice-to-have

  • Open source library contributions
  • Passion for engineering excellence
  • Collaborative team player mindset
  • Experience with Cassandra or Elasticsearch
  • Background in cybersecurity domain
  • Strong cross-group communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science or commensurate experience
  • Over 7 years full-time backend development experience
  • Solid grounding in at least one cloud environment
  • Ability to scale systems via sharding and partitioning
  • Thorough understanding of engineering best practices

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