Sr. Engineer, Compiler - SaLT (Remote, GBR)

Role Summary

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 proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. 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.

CrowdStrike’s Sensor and Language Tooling team is part of the Detections Platform group. We provide custom programming languages and tools that other engineers at CrowdStrike use to define system behavior and event flows.

We are adding an additional senior engineer to work on internal compiler tooling written in Python, and detection systems implemented in our domain specific language. In addition to the compiler itself, the team owns a number of common pipeline and runtime features, and team members frequently work in multiple domains and languages.

CrowdStrike is a globally dispersed company and you’ll be collaborating with developers in many locations. This role is in western Europe (UK or EU) but the team is spread between US, Europe and Australia. CrowdStrike has engineering employees around the world.

CrowdStrike is a computer security company, but we do not expect candidates for this role to have prior security industry experience. We will mentor and train in security topics as needed. We do expect a strong interest in CrowdStrike's mission and a willingness to grow into a position consulting on system design decisions and coordinating with other teams across the company.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve a domain specific language compiler codebase and feature set, written primarily in Python.
• Design and implement new language and compiler features.
• Solicit and integrate feedback about design proposals and user needs.
• Debug cross-platform and integration issues, working closely with other teams to ensure safety and reliability.
• Design and write integration and end-to-end tests.
• Balance operating independently with regular user interviews and intra-team coordination.
• Shape the direction and roadmap of our tools and architecture.

Requirements

• Show a track record of shipping quality software.
• Can dive into a complicated code base where changes require careful attention and puzzle solving.
• Have architectural and design experience building software across many system layers.
• Show strong technical communication skills, including presenting, software architecture documentation and user feedback solicitation.
• Are excited to improve performance and user experience.
• Take responsibility for their work, and see feedback as an opportunity to iterate.
• Have an interest in compilers and how they work.
• Understand fundamental computer science concepts.
• Can communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a distributed team.
• Have significant experience in analysis and implementation of data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
• Bonus Points
• Strong Python coding skills.
• Experience designing and developing compilers and programming languages.
• Understanding of and facility with software optimization and performance improvements.
• Experience working with programming language tools or broadly distributed systems.
• Knowledge or familiarity with current research and trends in systems languages such as Rust or C/C++.
• Experience with or interest in formal modeling tools such as Agda and TLA+.
• Solid coding and debugging skills in other languages, especially C, C++ and Swift.
• Experience with event processing systems or message passing languages.

Benefits

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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About the Company

About SkillBridge

This Job Description is for DoD SkillBridge participation and is not eligible for direct hire.

Open to candidates in St Louis, MO.

CrowdStrike's DoD SkillBridge / Career Skills Program (CSP) Internship is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29 as enacted by 10 U.S.C. Sec 1143. Eligibility is restricted to members of the U.S. Armed Forces separating honorably with greater than 180 days of continuous Active Duty. SkillBridge/CSP period of eligibility is within the final 180 days of Active Duty service, and the SkillBridge/CSP must be completed prior to separation from Active Duty in the U.S. Armed Forces.

CrowdStrike's DoD SkillBridge/CSP Internship is open to members of all services, and all ranks and experience levels. Service members should fully review SkillBridge/CSP Job Description for requirements and qualifications of the individual position.

SkillBridge participants participate in full time training with industry (40-hour work week) under permissive temporary duty military orders and are not eligible for compensation from CrowdStrike during SkillBridge participation, but will continue to receive all military wages and benefits as defined by the Department of Defense.