Overview
CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity. We protect the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission has been to stop breaches and redefine modern security with an AI-native platform. We work on large-scale distributed systems and process trillions of events per day. We are a mission-driven company that values flexibility and autonomy for career growth, and we seek talented CrowdStrikers with passion, innovation and a strong commitment to customers and communities.
About The Role
CrowdStrike is looking to hire an experienced Engineer for the Data Services team to advance our database systems. We seek a highly technical, hands-on engineer who enjoys working with data plane services such as Cassandra, ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, Kafka, Redis, Valkey, MySQL and PostgreSQL, and who is comfortable building automation around large-scale cloud-based critical systems.
What You'll Do
* Maintain a deep understanding of the data components – including Cassandra, ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, Kafka, Zookeeper, MySQL and PostgreSQL – and use that understanding to operate and automate properly configured clusters.
* Operate and manage databases in Kubernetes (K8s) environments, including cluster orchestration, container image management, and workload deployment.
* Design and implement Kubernetes-native solutions for data services, including StatefulSets, persistent volumes, and resource management for stateful applications.
* Develop infrastructure services to support the CrowdStrike engineering team's pursuit of a full DevOps model.
* Work closely with Engineering and Customer Support to troubleshoot time-sensitive production issues, regardless of when they occur.
* Keep petabytes of critical business data safe, secure, and available.
What You'll Need
* Configuration management (Chef)
* Scripting in Python and Bash
* Experience with large-scale datastores using technologies like Cassandra, ElasticSearch, Kafka, Zookeeper, and MySQL
* Hands-on experience operating and managing databases in Kubernetes environments, including container orchestration, StatefulSets, persistent storage, and resource optimization
* Proficiency with Kubernetes tools and concepts: kubectl, Helm, YAML manifests, networking, storage classes, and cluster administration
* Experience with large-scale, business-critical Linux environments
* Experience operating within the cloud, preferably Amazon Web Services, GCP and OCI
* Proven ability to work effectively with both local and remote teams
* Track record of making great decisions, particularly when it matters most
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* A combination of confidence and independence with the prudence to know when to ask for help from the rest of the team
* Bachelor's degree in an applicable field, such as CS, CIS or Engineering
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 on valid job requirements.
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