Sr. Engineer II, Sensor SDET - CTIO (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 AI-native platform. 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 mission-driven 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 is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with a passion for quality to join our CTIO sensor engineering team. We’re looking for smart people who want to be challenged to take ownership of what they build and work in an environment where quality is the company culture. Come use cutting edge tools and technologies as well as tried and true ones to find interesting bugs. Work on our endpoint product that is embedded deeply into the operating systems we protect. Help us build a world-class endpoint security product that delivers an efficient, reliable, seamless experience to our customers.
The CTIO team at CrowdStrike is responsible for defining and executing the company's technology vision and strategy, driving innovation and overseeing the development and evolution of the Falcon platform. The CTIO ensures CrowdStrike maintains its position as a technology leader by fostering engineering excellence, aligning technical capabilities with business objectives, and anticipating emerging threats and market trends.
Success in this role means:
A love for breaking software systems in creative and useful ways.
Persistence and ingenuity to identify and isolate subtle interactions in complex systems.
Passion for building rock-solid solutions that peers can rely on.
Thinking strategically about test automation for multi-threaded kernel code.
Automating test processes for speed, reproducibility, and scalability.
Thriving with responsibility, challenges, and aggressive goals.
Ability to communicate, collaborate, and deliver.
Building elegant, robust, and reliable solutions for complex technical problems.
What You’ll Do:
Review engineering designs and provide plans and strategies for ensuring security, performance, and testability.
Build reliable and easily consumed tools, frameworks, and environments for yourself and peers to build upon, leveraging internal or open source solutions to test in new ways.
Work collaboratively with product and release management to control risk and improve quality.
Write clear and detailed bug reports when things break, and work with the team to identify and validate fixes.
Deliver and accept feedback with grace and courtesy.
Take ownership and be accountable for deliverables, both individually and when leading a team.
What You’ll Need:
Knowledge in Window/macOS/Linux OS internals and debugging tools
Demonstrated ability to write high-quality C, C++, and Python code
Demonstrated ability to design and develop efficient test strategies and test plans
Demonstrated ability to develop automated test cases, increased test coverage, reduced test time.
Experience in CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins and OS specific performance analysis tools
Experience in testing low-level system internals that lead to memory usage, contention and performance
Team player – demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a globally distributed team.
Bonus Points:
Experience/Knowledge in security products
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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.
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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 $160,000 - $250,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:03-15-2026