Engineer III - Platform Data Engineer (Remote)
As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed - we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.
About the Role:
We're seeking an experienced Platform Data Engineer to architect, deploy, and operate the core data infrastructure and platform services underpinning CrowdStrike's analytics ecosystem. This role sits at the intersection of infrastructure and data engineering, owning the reliability, scalability, and performance of our data platform.
What You'll Do:
Deploy, configure, and administer core platform tooling including Airflow, and Superset in production environments
Manage infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for data platform components using Terraform
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for platform services and data workflow deployments
Implement and enforce platform security, access controls, and compliance standards
Develop and maintain data models using DBT and catalog assets within OpenMetadata
Write efficient Python code for platform automation and data processing
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
What You'll Need:
Must be eligible for CJIS clearance (requires U.S. citizenship or Green Card/permanent resident status).
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
5+ years of combined infrastructure and data engineering experience
Advanced Python programming (5+ years)
Expert knowledge of Apache Airflow deployment and administration
Strong experience deploying and managing Apache Superset or similar BI platforms
Cloud platform expertise across AWS, GCP, Azure, or OCI including IAM, networking, and managed services
Infrastructure-as-Code proficiency
Container orchestration experience with Kubernetes and/or Docker in production
Knowledge and experience with DBT and OpenMetadata
SQL and data modeling expertise
Experience with data security and compliance requirements
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
Bonus Points:
Master's degree in relevant field
Experience with cybersecurity data
Contributions to open-source projects
Knowledge of machine learning pipelines
Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
Paid parental and adoption leaves
Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:11-08-2026