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CrowdStrike

Engineering Manager, Distributed Graph Storage Systems (Remote)

Remote

#WeAreCrowdStrike and 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.

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About the Role:

CrowdStrike is seeking an Engineering Manager for its Data Platform - Distributed Graph Storage Systems team. This role is responsible for leading the development of the next-generation security platform for CrowdStrike which include an application and service delivery platform, massively scalable distributed data storage and replication systems, and a cutting-edge search and distributed graph system. You will own driving the technical strategy and roadmap for building and maintaining core components, enabling other internal teams to create customer facing features. As the company grows and gets new customers, you will be instrumental in hiring, retaining and growing a team of world class engineers. You need to have hands-on experience in building cloud solutions, leading people and projects. You need to work closely with product management to understand customer requirements and cross functionally with peers and senior leadership to deliver innovative products that can scale with increased demand. We are a remote-first company so you must bring your excellent verbal and written communication skills to bear when you are working with your engineering teams and cross-functional teams across the globe. It is not necessary for this role to have prior security industry experience.

What You'll Need:
  • A demonstrated track record of building a strong core engineering team and engineering team management
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience in all phases of a software development lifecycle
  • 3+ years of hands-on management experience leading engineering teams
  • A solid grounding in the technology of at least one cloud environment (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Broad grounding in all aspects of distributed systems development: understanding of distributed systems concepts and API development
  • Solid design and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated passion for engineering excellence, quality, security, and performance
  • MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Proven track record of building, operationalizing, and maintaining highly scalable systems
Bonus Points:
  • Exposure to/experience with cybersecurity and intelligence
  • Experience in Golang and/or container and container orchestration technologies
  • Prior experience working with Graph databases
  • Experience with hybrid cloud environments (cloud and data center)
  • Exposure to container orchestration technologies
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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.

Job ID: CrowdStrike-R16111
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns