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CrowdStrike

Sr Engineer, Cloud Native (Auth) - AI Detection and Response (AIDR) (Hybrid)

Yesterday• Austin, TX

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:

Join the AIDR team as a Cloud Native Engineer, specializing in Authentication and Authorization systems. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and secure identity and access management solutions crucial to the AIDR platform.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week on-site at one of the posted locations.

Success Means:

  • Successfully developing and maintaining robust, scalable authentication and authorization services that handle high traffic volume reliably.
  • Implementing and maintaining modern identity protocols (OAuth 2.1, OIDC) and provisioning standards (SCIM) with impeccable security and compliance.
  • Evolving a resilient Relationship-Based Access Control (ReBAC) system for fine-grained access control across the AIDR platform.
  • Maintaining secure user login experiences, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), through expertly integrated frontend components.
  • Providing key contributions to the design and implementation of new AI Security for Non Human Identities (NHI).
What You'll Do:

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  • Design, build, and deploy cloud-native services for Authentication (AuthN) and Authorization (AuthZ) focusing on performance, reliability, and security.
  • Implement and manage modern identity standards, including OAuth 2.1 and OpenID Connect (OIDC) flows.
  • Develop and maintain user and group provisioning capabilities using the System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM) protocol.
  • Engineer and iterate on the Relationship-Based Access Control (ReBAC) system to ensure fine-grained control over access to platform resources and AI Agents, including systems for Non-Human Identities (NHI).
  • Implement and maintain frontend integration for user identity features, including login interfaces and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) components.
  • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and operational support for core identity services.
What You'll Need:
  • 10+ years of combined experience as a Software Engineer, with a significant focus on cloud-native development.
  • 4+ years of experience in designing and implementing highly available Authentication and Authorization services.
  • Deep expertise in identity protocols, including mandatory hands-on experience with OAuth 2.1 and OpenID Connect (OIDC) implementation and best practices.
  • Proven experience with implementing sophisticated access control models, such as ReBAC, ABAC, or RBAC, ideally in a large-scale, microservices environment.
  • Experience with identity provisioning and synchronization protocols like SCIM.
  • Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Strong command of at least one modern programming language suitable for backend services (e.g., Go, Python).
  • Experience integrating identity features into frontend applications (e.g., React, Vue, Angular) and handling secure session management and MFA implementation.
  • Kubernetes and Authentication/Authorization expertise
  • Exposure to Auth0, Okta, MS Active Directory and other IDPs
  • Competency in Authentication protocols: OIDC, SAML, OAuth, etc.
Bonus Points:
  • Prior experience working at a security-focused company or closely with security products.
  • Strong knowledge of the broader security landscape, particularly in the domain of AI Security (i.e., securing the application and usage of AI).
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This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
  • 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): Austin, TX, Sunnyvale, CA, Redmond, WA
Job ID: CrowdStrike-R26546
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-02-07T00:00:51

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

  • Work Flexibility

    • Office Life and Perks

      • 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

      • Diversity and Inclusion