Senior Windows Sensor Engineer

CrowdStrike

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Sunnyvale, CARedmond, WA
Salary
$140,000–$215,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
34 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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This role pays more than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $147,200–$212,050 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $178k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike is a leading American cybersecurity technology firm, specializing in cloud-native endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and incident response.

CrowdStrike currently has 22 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $112,500–$167,500 across 22 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Windows Sensor Engineer

The Sr. Windows Sensor Engineer joins the sensor development team to build and improve next-generation Anti-Virus and Enhanced Detection and Response Security Software. This role involves owning major components from design to delivery, including architecting solutions and developing cross-platform deliverables for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The engineer will work on core OS subsystems such as file systems, memory, processes, and networking to ensure high performance and minimal costs. Key responsibilities include debugging memory corruptions, process contentions, and system performance while collaborating with multi-functional teams. Required technical skills include in-depth knowledge of C++ and Windows OS Kernel Development, along with experience utilizing AI technologies to streamline workflows. The work focuses on creating a driver that observes system activity to provide on-box prevention and remote telemetry.

What you'll do

  • Architect and develop next-generation Anti-Virus and Enhanced Detection and Response security software.
  • Design and build cross-platform software deliverables for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.
  • Own major features from initial design through to final delivery and product demonstrations.
  • Develop and improve the endpoint sensor driver to observe system activity and recognize malicious behavior.
  • Implement core features across OS subsystems including file systems, memory, processes, and networking.
  • Ensure high standards for design, coding quality, unit testing, and component testing.
  • Optimize software performance while minimizing system costs and resource overhead.
  • Utilize AI technologies to enhance decision-making and streamline development workflows.

What we're looking for

  • In-depth knowledge of C++ and Windows OS Kernel Development.
  • Strong low-level OS internals knowledge in either Windows, Mac OS, or Linux.
  • Experience debugging memory corruptions, process contentions, and system performance.
  • Experience working with teams to ship major features and releases.
  • Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making and streamline workflows.
  • Ability to lead, mentor, communicate, and collaborate effectively in a distributed team.
  • OS system expertise for core concepts and subsystems (preferred).
  • Knowledge in Security (preferred).

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