Sr. Engineer, Cloud Native - AI Detection and Response; AIDR; Hybrid

About the Role

Crowd Strike is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer to join our AI Detection and Response (AIDR) Cloud team. In this role, you will architect and build the next generation of AIDR services that processes millions of AI security events per second and manage petabytes of critical AI data. You will take ownership of complex technical challenges across our platform at an unprecedented scale with cutting‑edge cloud technologies, directly impacting organizations worldwide that protect them from sophisticated AI‑based threats.

• Architect enterprise grade solutions that scale seamlessly from thousands to millions of requests per second
• Build reusable platform libraries that accelerate development across multiple engineering teams
• Drive operational excellence through rapid issue resolution, thorough root cause analysis, and proactive system improvements
• Collaborating effectively across engineering teams to drive testing best practices
• Deliver with velocity while maintaining highest standards of security and reliability

• Design and implement highly scalable microservices, frameworks, and platform components
• Develop comprehensive tests focusing on reliability, accuracy, and performance
• Conduct thorough code and design reviews with a focus on testability, security, and scalability
• Integrate seamlessly with Crowd Strike’s ecosystem of services and APIs
• Drive root cause analysis for production issues and implement preventive measures
• Mentor team members on secure coding practices, testing methodologies, and cloud‑native development

• 10+ years of software development experience in building enterprise‑grade products
• 5+ years of experience developing microservices that run in cloud‑native environments
• Strong computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, distributed systems)
• Expertise in at least one cloud‑native programming language: GO, Python, or Java
• Deep understanding of:
  • Cloud architectures and microservices
  • Web services: REST, gRPC, Protocol Buffers, or similar API technologies
  • Data storage systems:
    PostgreSQL, Redis, or similar databases
  • Container technologies:
    Docker, Kubernetes, or similar orchestration platforms
• Proven track record of deploying services to at least one of the following cloud environments: AWS, OCI, GCP, Azure
• Strong debugging skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems
• Experience with cloud monitoring, profiling, and optimization tools

• Previous experience in cybersecurity companies or security‑focused products
• Deep understanding of AI/ML security challenges, threats, and mitigation strategies
• Experience with real‑time data processing systems (Kafka, Pulsar, Splunk)
• Contributions to open source libraries and/or frameworks
• Hands‑on experience working in cloud environments such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, and/or Microsoft Azure
• GCP, OCI & Kubernetes, AWS and API Gateway;
  Golang experience; MS CoPilot Ecosystem and MS Agent Studio
• Highly scalable and performant cloud‑native service experience on AWS

• 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

Crowd Strike 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. Crowd Strike 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…