Principal Engineer - Ng-siem Search (hybrid)

CrowdStrike UK

Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Base: $195,000 - $290,000 usd (us); base: $210,000...
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12+ years software product design experience
8+ years force-multiplying engineering leadership
3+ years hands-on distributed system ownership
** CrowdStrike is seeking a Principal Engineer for their LogScale Search team to drive innovation in their cybersecurity solutions through the development of scalable systems. The role requires extensive experience in software systems, particularly in distributed environments, and offers a hybrid work model across various North American locations. **

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.
  • Candidates will own the technical direction of the NG-SIEM product, partnering with peers to develop strategy and roadmap execution.
  • CrowdStrike offers market-leading compensation including equity awards, comprehensive wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

Matching Summary

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** CrowdStrike is seeking a Principal Engineer for their LogScale Search team to drive innovation in their cybersecurity solutions through the development of scalable systems. The role requires extensive experience in software systems, particularly in distributed environments, and offers a hybrid work model across various North American locations. **

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 of requests per day
  • Proven track record in SaaS delivery models

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on development experience in Scala
  • Solid grounding in AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud environments
  • Expertise with Apache Kafka technology
  • Familiarity with Log Management products
  • Machine learning and data science hands-on experience

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years designing and maintaining multiple software products
  • 8+ years as an engineer in a force-multiplying position
  • 3+ years owning distributed systems handling massive scale
  • Demonstrated operational excellence across geographical regions

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