We Are CrowdStrike
Our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing over 1 trillion events a day with a petabyte of RAM deployed in our Cassandra clusters - and this traffic is growing daily. We’re looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to developing and shaping our cybersecurity platform. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters - one team, one fight.
About The Role
In this role you will research and develop techniques for detecting malicious activity occurring on macOS systems. Once researched you will develop them into production level solutions for deployment in the endpoint sensor. The role is a split of research and implementation working alongside a small and nimble group of MacOS engineers and often leveraging shared code with other sensor platforms such as Windows and Linux.
What You'll Do
- Design and build detection logic and systems leveraged across teams within CrowdStrike to detect cyber attackers and stop breaches
- Extend our existing codebase utilizing Swift, C++, Python, and other tools and DSLs (domain specific languages) as appropriate
- Research techniques for detecting malicious activity including some reverse engineering and/or big data analysis
- Leverage your understanding of engineering best practices, including topics like secure coding, testing paradigms, debugging, performance, code reviews, CI/CD and os internals, to ensure that our sensor code is fast and reliable
- Troubleshoot issues with the product as reported from customers responsively and other projects as assigned
- Be an energetic ‘self-starter’ with the ability to take ownership and be accountable for deliverables, both individually and when leading a team
What You'll Need
- 5+ years of experience with either:
- Reverse engineering, threat detection, and malware analysis; and an interest in on-device development, or
- Designing, building, and delivering high-quality software in at least one of the following: Swift, C/C++, Python, Objective-C; and an interest in security.
- Low-level OS knowledge of macOS and/or Linux operating system internals, components, APIs and/or frameworks.
- Team player – able to lead, mentor, communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a distributed team, to clearly articulate thoughts & designs to peers and upper management
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior security experience, particularly in endpoint threat detections or sensor development. Familiarity with the threat landscape on Linux/Windows is a plus
- Experience with macOS Frameworks and events relevant to security and recent familiarity with the recent developments in macOS
- Experience developing 24/7 enterprise software, including CI, testing, debugging, performance tracing, release management, telemetry analysis and issue handling
Benefits Of Working At CrowdStrike
- Remote-first culture
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards
- Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
- Comprehensive and inclusive health benefits
- Physical and mental wellness programs
- Paid parental leave, including adoption
- A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities
- Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration
We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone feels seen, heard, valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.
CrowdStrike is committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact Recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.
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Right to Work
CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $130,000 - $205,000 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 and location.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is: 03-19-2024
