$140,000 – $215,000
Listed on CrowdStrike’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
CrowdStrike is seeking a senior engineer to develop and maintain the Windows kernel-level sensor component of their endpoint security platform, which detects malicious activity and relays telemetry to the cloud. This role suits experienced systems programmers comfortable with low-level OS internals, memory debugging, and leading cross-platform feature development across Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Our summary, not CrowdStrike’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- In-depth C++ and Windows OS kernel development experience
- Strong low-level OS internals knowledge for Windows, macOS, or Linux
- Experience debugging memory corruptions and process contention issues
- Track record shipping major features and releases with teams
- Leadership and mentoring in distributed teams
- Proven experience using AI technologies to enhance decision-making and efficiency
Nice to have
- OS system expertise for core subsystems
- Security domain knowledge
- Background building scalable, lightweight, high-performance systems
- Agile process experience