Engineer III - Cloud - Cloud Runtime Protection (remote) - Remote Eligible

Cloud Runtime Protection Engineer

Join our Cloud Runtime Protection team and help build the technology that stops breaches before they happen. As part of CrowdStrike's Falcon Cloud Security organization, you'll develop and operate high-scale cloud systems that protect workloads and secure Kubernetes environments for thousands of customers worldwide.

We're seeking passionate engineers to build cutting-edge runtime protection capabilities, processing massive data volumes while delivering both customer-facing solutions and internal tools. You'll work with industry-leading Cloud Workload Protection and Kubernetes & Container Security technologies, directly contributing to our mission of stopping adversaries in their tracks.

What You'll Do:

• Design and develop secure, maintainable cloud-based systems for runtime visibility, detection and response of cloud workloads
• Be part of a global team of highly skilled and passionate engineers, building and maintaining cloud services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand cloud needs and create scalable solutions
• Champion learning and new technologies (including AI tools) while mentoring team members on backend and data storage technologies
• Continuously improve product architecture, performance, and user experience through regular evaluation and optimization
• Own your work autonomously while helping maintain system reliability at scale

What You'll Need:

• Computer Science degree or equivalent experience with data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems
• 4+ years of production experience building, delivering, and maintaining large-scale systems
• Strong programming skills in Go (Golang) or similar languages, with expertise in multi-threading, concurrency, and parallel processing
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, scalability challenges, and engineering best practices (testing, code reviews, resilient architecture)
• Passion for shipping quality code frequently and seeing your work impact production systems
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while meeting commitments and delivering well-tested, reviewed code

Bonus Points:

• Existing exposure to K8s, Redis, Cassandra, OpenSearch
• Familiarity with message queuing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Prior experience in the cybersecurity or intelligence fields.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code
• Contributions to the open-source community (GitHub)

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.