Sr. Data Platform Engineer (Hybrid)

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 also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a 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 Data Platform group is integral not only to our day-to-day operation but also to our customers' ability to access and learn from our historical threat remediation findings. We empower them directly with self-service platforms and tooling to execute vulnerability- and attack-surface management failsafes in their own environments, based on hundreds of petabytes of historical threat data.

Our Data Infrastructure team within DP is seeking an exceptional Senior Engineer (De-facto tech lead, in this case) to build Data Applications handling complex data transformations. This is a high-impact, hands-on functional leadership position where you'll architect and build mission-critical applications that scale seamlessly from small datasets to to multi-petabytes, ensuring data resilience and business continuity for our cybersecurity platform.

This role can be based out of Sunnyvale/Silicon Valley Metro 'OR' Austin Metro and will likely include 1-3 days in-office per week on average (Austin office is being expanded, so workers here will remain fully remote for likely 18-24 months)

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade disaster recovery and data replication solutions using Python and/or object-oriented Java

• Build scalable data applications on top of Apache Spark and Apache Flink that scale seamlessly to handle massive data volumes (multi-PB scale)

• Lead the technical roadmap for disaster recovery infrastructure, driving architectural decisions and best practices

• Mentor and guide engineering teams on distributed systems design, data platform technologies, and coding excellence

• Architect and implement robust ETL pipelines for disaster recovery scenarios with focus on data integrity and performance

• Design fault-tolerant, highly available data replication systems across multiple regions and availability zones

• Optimize data processing workflows to handle exponential data growth while maintaining sub-second recovery objectives

• Implement monitoring, alerting, and automated recovery mechanisms for data platform resilience

• Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes (K8s) with deep understanding of container orchestration, scaling, and resource management

• Implement infrastructure-as-code practices for disaster recovery environments

• Collaborate with SRE teams to ensure 99.99%+ availability of critical data services

• Drive continuous improvement in deployment automation, testing, and operational excellence

What You'll Need:

• 8+ years of software development experience with strong coding skills in Python and/or object-oriented Java

• Deep experience with Apache Spark or Apache Flink in production environments, bonus points for experience building Spark/Flink internals (Ditto: Iceberg)

• Deep expertise in data platform architecture, ETL design patterns, and large-scale data processing

• Strong Kubernetes (K8s) experience including deployment, scaling, monitoring, and troubleshooting

• Proven track record of scaling data applications from small datasets to multi-petabyte scale

• Experience designing and implementing disaster recovery and data replication solutions

• Strong understanding of distributed systems, data consistency models, and fault tolerance patterns

• Advanced knowledge of Spark internals, optimization techniques, and performance tuning

• Experience with Flink streaming applications and stateful processing

• Proficiency with K8s ecosystem (Helm, operators, service mesh, monitoring tools)

• Strong SQL skills and experience with both relational and NoSQL databases

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their data services

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and infrastructure automation

• Demonstrated ability to drive technical roadmaps and influence engineering strategy

• Strong communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to all audiences

• Experience mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of technical excellence

• Proven ability to make pragmatic trade-offs between speed, quality, and scalability

• Self-motivated with strong ownership mindset and ability to work autonomously

Bonus Points:

• Experience with real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures

• Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and security best practices

• Contributions to open-source projects (Spark, Flink, or related technologies)

• Experience in cybersecurity or high-stakes production environments

• Background in site reliability engineering or DevOps practices

• Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field

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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.

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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $140,000 - $215,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.

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