Software Engineer, Linux Kernel (Remote, USA)

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37 Locations
Remote
110K-180K Annually
Mid level
Cloud • Information Technology • Sales • Security • Cybersecurity
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The Role
Develop and enhance Linux applications for CrowdStrike's Threat Analysis platform, focusing on threat detection and dynamic analysis. Collaborate with a team to create features addressing the latest malware families and contribute to product management for improved threat analysis capabilities.
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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. 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 an inclusive 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’s Threat Analysis team is expanding. We are looking for an accomplished engineer to develop Linux applications as a part of our SaaS Detonations and Threat Analysis platform. Features will cross most core OS subsystems such as file system, memory, process, and networking. Help us create and enhance our threat analysis capabilities for Linux operating systems.  Flex your technical muscles helping to set the technical direction for the detonation and detection of Linux threats as part of our threat analysis platform. You will work closely with our team of developers, site reliability engineers, and security researchers and build applications to search out and detect bad actors for the Linux environment to protect our customers from compromise. 

 

What You'll Do:

  • Design and build software applications to enhance the efficacy of our Linux dynamic analysis environments.

  • Work with product management teams to identify new features for the threat analysis platform to effectively analyze and report on the latest malware families.

  • Work jointly with security researchers across teams to understand the threat landscape.

  • Help us drive innovation, thinking outside of the box, coming up with new ways to detect threats.

What You'll Need:

  • In depth knowledge of software design and development experience in C/C++.

  • Strong low-level OS internals and concepts on both Linux user space and kernel space

  • Experience debugging memory corruptions, contentions and system performance.

  • Understanding of networking fundamentals.

  • Experience working on a team to ship major features and releases.

Nice to have:

  • Experience with Sandbox technology.

  • Experience developing endpoint security software products and systems.

  • Experience with system tracing.

  • Experience with Windows user mode and/or kernel programming.

  • Experience with Mac OS user mode and/or kernel programming.

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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 Resource Groups, geographic neighbourhood 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 and affirmative action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] for further assistance.

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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $110,000 - $180,000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.

CrowdStrike Canada ULC is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in Canada is $110,000 - $180,000 CAD per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.

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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
10,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

CrowdStrike has redefined security with the world’s most advanced cloud-native platform that protects and enables the people, processes and technologies that drive modern enterprise. Tested and proven, the world's largest organizations trust CrowdStrike to stop breaches with unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks.

The CrowdStrike culture has been built upon our Core Values since the day we began. We are Fanatical About the Customer, Relentlessly Focused on Innovation and believe that our Limitless Passion drives Unlimited Potential for every CrowdStriker. As a purpose-built remote-first company, we believe cultivating a connected culture for every employee, no matter where they are in the world, is a key ingredient in building a high-performing, diverse team.

We don’t have a mission statement. We’re on a mission—to stop breaches. Ready to join a mission that matters?

Why Work With Us

We have a culture that celebrates achievement, encourages flexibility and innovation and thrives on teamwork. We all work towards a single mission: to stop breaches. This common goal drives a sense of community and connection among our people across the globe.

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