Senior Engineer - Cloud, Agentless Scanning Team (Hybrid, ISR)

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:

The Agentless Scanning team at CrowdStrike is expanding our security platform's capabilities by delivering comprehensive cloud protection that complements our industry-leading agent technology. We've evolved from pioneering Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) to building a unified agentless platform that combines data security with vulnerability scanning, providing complete visibility across multi-cloud environments.Our technology scans cloud workloads, identifies vulnerabilities, and secures sensitive data across AWS, Azure, and GCP - extending CrowdStrike's protection to cover every aspect of your cloud infrastructure. We're solving some of the most challenging problems in cloud security: how to provide deep visibility and protection at scale across diverse cloud services and configurations.We're a team of builders and innovators who thrive on complex technical challenges. If you're energized by distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and the opportunity to protect thousands of organizations worldwide, we want to hear from you.Join us in expanding CrowdStrike's security platform, where innovation meets impact.

What You'll Do:

• Architect and build scalable backend services that scan millions of cloud resources daily across multi-cloud environments
• Design and implement distributed systems that process massive volumes of security data with high reliability and low latency
• Develop agentless scanning capabilities for vulnerability detection, configuration assessment, and data security across cloud workloads
• Collaborate cross-functionally with security researchers, product managers, and fellow engineers to deliver features that customers love
• Own features end-to-end - from design and implementation through deployment, monitoring, and iteration
• Drive technical excellence through code reviews, architectural discussions, and mentoring team members
• Solve complex challenges in cloud security, data processing, and distributed systems at enterprise scale.

• 5+ years of backend/systems engineering experience with modern languages (Go, Python, Java, C#, or Node.js)
• Deep cloud platform expertise (AWS, Azure, or GCP) - you understand cloud internals, not just APIs
• Proven experience designing and building distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures
• Container orchestration experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies
• Strong ownership mentality - you take pride in your work and see projects through to success
• Self-directed learning ability - you can dive into unfamiliar territory and emerge with solutions
• Excellent collaboration skills - you communicate clearly and work effectively across teams

• Experience with cloud security, vulnerability scanning, or DSPM solutions
• Knowledge of security scanning techniques, CSPM, or compliance frameworks
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities
• Experience with high-throughput data processing pipelines
• Background in SaaS platforms serving enterprise customers

• High-impact work: Your code will protect sensitive data for thousands of global organizations
• Technical growth: Work on challenging problems at the intersection of cloud computing, security, and distributed systems
• Innovation-driven culture: We encourage experimentation and value creative problem-solving
• CrowdStrike's mission: Be part of stopping breaches and protecting customers worldwide

• 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