Engineering Manager, Sensor

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. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily . 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 seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a sensor development team in the Exposure Management product group. This role combines technical leadership with people management, overseeing the design and implementation of new security features in our lightweight agent. You'll guide a team of engineers working with core OS subsystems to build new Exposure Management capabilities. Many features are built in a way that they will have shared components across Windows, Mac and Linux. The team operates under the Agile development principles and ships frequently. This role is based in Pune, India.

What You'll Do:

Management Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of 4-8 senior engineers
• Drive technical strategy and architectural decisions for sensor development
• Collaborate with Product Management to define roadmaps and prioritize features
• Conduct performance reviews, career development planning, and hiring
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with Security Research, Cloud Platform, and Customer Success teams

Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical guidance on complex features spanning file system, memory, process, and networking subsystems
• Ensure high code quality, security standards, and performance optimization
• Participate in technical design reviews and architecture discussions

Operational Excellence:

• Manage project timelines and deliverables using Agile methodologies
• Coordinate incident response for customer-reported issues
• Ensure team meets reliability and performance SLAs

What You'll Need:

• 12+ years of experience in hands-on development experience in C/C++ including atleast 3+ years of engineering management experience with teams of 4+ engineers
• Strong background in high-concurrency, multi-threaded applications
• Proven track record of shipping production software with high reliability requirements

Bonus Points:

• Experience in cybersecurity or endpoint protection
• Background in system-level programming
• Experience with distributed team management

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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 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.

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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Client-provided location(s): Pune, India

Job ID: CrowdStrike-R25949

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-12T00:10:17