Sr. Director, Engineering - Next-Gen SIEM (Hybrid)

Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs

This Senior Director, Engineering role sits at the intersection of two defining SaaS trends in security: cloud-delivered SIEM modernization and AI-native operations. The listing points to a platform that ingests and searches massive volumes of security telemetry and unifies investigation workflows across first and third-party data sources, a hallmark of mature SaaS products that must deliver reliability and speed at enterprise scale.

For SaaS engineering leaders, the career upside is exposure to the operating system of a large subscription platform: multi-team execution, KPI-driven engineering effectiveness, and architectural decisions that directly influence availability, cost, and customer outcomes. The emphasis on distributed systems, hybrid cloud considerations, and LLM-native feature delivery reflects competencies that translate across modern SaaS categories, especially where data intensity and trust requirements shape product strategy.

This role best fits an experienced engineering executive who prefers setting direction through clear metrics, resilient delivery practices, and strong cross-functional alignment with Product and Security. It will appeal to leaders motivated by scaling org design and technical standards while staying close to platform-level problem solving, rather than focusing narrowly on a single application area.

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 also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. 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: Falcon Next-Gen SIEM (NG-SIEM) is CrowdStrike's AI native security operations platform that brings together threat detection, investigation, and response across both CrowdStrike and third-party data sources. It features advanced event search, unified detections triage, incident management, and data ingestion capabilities to streamline security operations and accelerate threat response. The Senior Director of Engineering is a key executive leader responsible for driving the strategic vision, execution, and operational excellence of the engineering organization. This role oversees multiple engineering teams, sets technical direction, and partners with cross-functional leaders to deliver innovative, scalable, and resilient solutions aligned with business goals. This role is critical for shaping the future of the engineering organization and ensuring the company remains at the forefront of innovation and operational excellence. This role is hybrid, on-site at one of the posted locations: Sunnyvale, CA; New York City or Austin, TX. NYC Location: This role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week on-site in our office once the development center is established. What You’ll Do: Define and execute the engineering strategy in alignment with company objectives and product vision. Lead, mentor, and develop engineering managers and senior technical staff, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Oversee the delivery of complex, large-scale projects, ensuring quality, security, and operational excellence. Drive organizational resilience and adaptability, ensuring engineering practices evolve to meet changing business and technology landscapes. Collaborate with Product, Security, and Business stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and allocate resources effectively. Champion best practices in software development, infrastructure, and operational excellence. Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for engineering effectiveness and team health. Attract, retain, and develop top engineering talent Represent engineering in executive forums, providing clear communication on progress, risks, and opportunities. What You’ll Need : Demonstrated ability to lead at scale, managing multiple teams or departments. Strategic thinking with a track record of delivering business impact through technology. Deep expertise in engineering management, technical architecture, and operational excellence. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive presence. Commitment to resilience, continuous improvement, and fostering a learning culture. Experience building cyber security products in a SaaS environment. Bonus Points: 15+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles. Proven experience in building and scaling high-performing engineering organizations. Experience building distributed systems which process events at millions/sec scale. Have shipped LLM-native features or applications Machine learning and data science familiarity and hands on experience Transformed engineering teams to an AI first software development team. Experience with hybrid cloud environments #LI-SS1 #HTF 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 CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program. CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $235,000 - $350,000 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. CrowdStrike was founded in 2011 to fix a fundamental problem: The sophisticated attacks that were forcing the world’s leading businesses into the headlines could not be solved with existing malware-based defenses. Founder George Kurtz realized that a brand new approach was needed - one that combines the most advanced endpoint protection with expert intelligence to pinpoint the adversaries perpetrating the attacks, not just the malware. There’s much more to the story of how Falcon has redefined endpoint protection but there’s only one thing to remember about CrowdStrike: We stop breaches.