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Senior Software Engineer, Linux Kernel (Remote, USA)

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135K-215K
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Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in NC
135K-215K
Senior level
Develop Linux applications for threat analysis, design software to enhance analysis platforms, and collaborate with researchers to address cybersecurity threats.
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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’s Threat Analysis team is expanding. We are looking for an accomplished engineer to develop Linux applications as a part of our SaaS Detonations and Threat Analysis platform. Features will cross most core OS subsystems such as file system, memory, process, and networking. Help us create and enhance our threat analysis capabilities for Linux operating systems.  Flex your technical muscles helping to set the technical direction for the detonation and detection of Linux threats as part of our threat analysis platform. You will work closely with our team of developers, site reliability engineers, and security researchers and build applications to search out and detect bad actors for the Linux environment to protect our customers from compromise. 

 

What You'll Do:

  • Design and build software applications to enhance the efficacy of our Linux dynamic analysis environments.

  • Work with product management teams to identify new features for the threat analysis platform to effectively analyze and report on the latest malware families.

  • Work jointly with security researchers across teams to understand the threat landscape.

  • Help us drive innovation, thinking outside of the box, coming up with new ways to detect threats.

What You'll Need:

  • In depth knowledge of software design and development experience in C/C++.

  • Strong low-level OS internals and concepts on both Linux user space and kernel space

  • Experience debugging memory corruptions, contentions and system performance.

  • Understanding of networking fundamentals.

  • Experience working on a team to ship major features and releases.

Nice to have:

  • Experience with Sandbox technology.

  • Experience developing endpoint security software products and systems.

  • Experience with system tracing.

  • Experience with Windows user mode and/or kernel programming.

  • Experience with Mac OS user mode and/or kernel programming.

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

  • Remote-friendly 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 Resource Groups, geographic neighbourhood 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.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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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 + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.

Top Skills

C/C++
Linux
Networking
Sandbox Technology

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