Senior Windows Sensor Engineer

CrowdStrike

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$140,000–$215,000 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Similar $181k
This role $178k
$131k most similar roles pay here $226k

This role pays more than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $149,731–$212,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $178k versus about $181k 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 28 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $140,000–$215,000 across 28 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Windows Sensor Engineer

Sr. Windows Sensor Engineer will join 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, architecting solutions, and developing features that cross-cut core OS subsystems including file systems, memory, processes, and networking. The engineer will work on a multi-platform sensor designed to observe system activity and provide on-box prevention and remote telemetry. Candidates must possess in-depth knowledge of C++ and Windows OS Kernel Development, along with strong low-level OS internals for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux. Required skills include debugging memory corruptions, process contentions, and system performance. The role also requires experience utilizing AI technologies to streamline workflows and collaborating within distributed teams to deliver high-performance, scalable, and lightweight systems in an Agile environment.

What you'll do

  • Develop and improve next-generation Anti-Virus and Enhanced Detection and Response security software.
  • Architect solutions for core OS subsystems including file systems, memory, processes, and networking.
  • Build cross-platform sensor features for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.
  • Own product features from initial design through to final delivery and sprint demonstrations.
  • Develop new product concepts and contribute to the overall technical strategy of the sensor team.
  • Ensure high standards for code quality, system performance, and unit/component testing.
  • Utilize AI technologies to streamline workflows and improve engineering efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • Must be eligible for CJIS clearance (requires U.S. citizenship or Green Card/permanent resident status).
  • Must possess in-depth knowledge of C++ and Windows OS Kernel Development.
  • Must have strong low-level OS internals knowledge in Windows, Mac OS, or Linux.
  • Experience debugging memory corruptions, process contentions, and system performance is required.
  • Proven experience working with teams to ship major features and releases.
  • Ability to lead, mentor, communicate, and collaborate effectively within a distributed team.
  • Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making and streamline workflows.
  • Experience building software with cross-platform deliverables for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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