Sr. Software Engineer - Sensor (Hybrid, US)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. CrowdStrike scores A on the Alion truth index.
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:
CrowdStrike is seeking an Sr Engineer in Exposure Management Group for our Sensor team. This is a systems software role. You'll work close to the OS across multiple platforms, reason carefully about correctness and performance under real-world load, and hold a high engineering bar in a codebase where reliability is non-negotiable. You will work cross-functionally with peer engineers across Mac, Linux, Windows, and many other teams inside and outside your core organization in a collaborative environment.
This role is a hybrid work setup involving 2-3 days in-office at our Sunnyvale, CA location.
What You'll Do:
- Design, implement, and own sensor infrastructure components: network communications stack, connection lifecycle and traffic management, cryptographic integration, content delivery, and on-device secure storage
- Take end-to-end ownership of your work - from design through production validation across Windows, Linux, and macOS, including the testing and rollback story
- Drive technical proposals and design docs; lead design reviews for your area and provide substantive review feedback that raises the bar for the whole team
- Support development teams in designing and building software with cross-platform deliverables (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- Participate in planning; help scope work, identify dependencies, and flag technical risk early
- Mentor and grow more junior engineers through direct feedback, pairing, and collaborative code and design review
- Investigate and resolve production incidents and complex escalations; build the team's shared knowledge of failure modes at fleet scale
- Champion improvements in end-to-end testing and validation for components with strict correctness and reliability requirements
What You’ll Need:
- BS/MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- In depth knowledge with C/C++
- Expert understanding of Linux, Windows, OR Mac OS internals.
- Experience with NMAP internals, Lua/NSE scripting, Go and other Vulnerability scanning frameworks is desirable.
- Proven experience in debugging memory corruption issues, process contentions, and system performance bottlenecks.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with teams to successfully deliver major features and releases.
- Ability to lead, mentor, communicate, collaborate, and operate effectively within a geographically distributed team.
- Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
Bonus points:
- Eligible for CJIS clearance (requires U.S. citizenship or Green Card/permanent resident statuabs)
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. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.
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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 $140,000 - $220,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.
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