Engineering Manager, Linux Sensor (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 AInative 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 missiondriven 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:

CrowdStrike Falcon Host is a twocomponent security product. One component is a “sensor”, which is a driver installed on client machines that observes system activity and recognizes malicious behavior, then provides onbox prevention capability and remote telemetry to the Falcon Host cloud. The cloud component aggregates sensor telemetry for each customer’s network can correlate malicious behavior across multiple machines and presents our customers’ operations teams with a prioritized summary of the threats detected in their environments.

Join CrowdStrike and become a key leader in building the most innovative endpoint security solution in the world. Our sensor development team is responsible for building the endpoint sensor which deploys on multiple platforms including Windows, Mac, and Linux. As an Engineering Manager, you will be expected to have ownership over major components and development projects as well as traininggrowing your team. You will be required to assist with architecting solutions and support in implementing our core features. Features will crosscut most core OS subsystems such as file system, memory and process, and networking. Many features are also built in a way that they will have shared components across multiple platforms. You need to be able to lead projects efficiently while maximizing performance and minimizing costs, making sure high standards are being followed when it comes to design, coding quality, and unit and component testing.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide partnership on the sensor development team involved in architecture, strategy, in building and improving nextgeneration AntiVirus and Enhanced

• Detection and Response Security Software.

• Develop new product concepts.

• Support development teams in designing and building software with crossplatform deliverables (primarily on Linux, but also MacOS and Windows).

• Own features from design to delivery including participation in product demo at the end of the sprint

• Collaborate with multifunctional teams in various locations

• What You’ll Need:

  • In depth knowledge with CC++ and Linux internalskernel

  • Strong lowlevel OS internals in Linux

  • Experience debugging memory corruptions, process contentions and system performance

  • Experience working with teams to ship major features and releases.

  • Experience as an Engineering Manager with direct reports

  • Lead, mentor, communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a distributed team

  • Bonus Points:

    • Strong background in scalable, lightweight and highly performing systems

    • OS system expertise for core concepts and subsystems

    • Familiarity and experience with Agile process

    • Knowledge in Security

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      Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

      • Remotefriendly and flexible work culture

      • 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 equal pay for equal work in its compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $135,000 $215,000 per year + variableincentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidates salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.

        Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:09142025