#WeAreCrowdStrike and our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing over 1 trillion events a day with a petabyte of RAM deployed in our Cassandra clusters - and this traffic is growing daily. We’re looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to developing and shaping our cybersecurity platform. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters - one team, one fight.

About the Role:

CrowdStrike is seeking a Director of Engineering focused on Data Analytics, Logistics, and Cost Optimization.  This critical role in the organization will be responsible for leading one or more key areas of engineering. You will help drive and deliver on the technical strategy and roadmap to align with executive targets in key financial and business objectives.

 

CrowdStrike is growing rapidly and you will be instrumental in the hiring, retaining, and growth of our world class engineers.

What You'll Do:

 You will work cross functionally with your peers in the engineering organization as well as leaders in product, finance, procurement, accounting, and legal. We are a remote first company so you must bring your excellent verbal and written communication skills when you are working with your engineering teams and cross functional teams across the globe. Some occasional travel may be required for meetings and events.

 

What You'll Need:

• Bachelors in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience

• Experience in data analytics, logistics, and cost optimization in both public cloud and private infrastructure

• Demonstrated track record of leading, managing, and building a strong engineering team of both individual contributors and engineering managers

• 8+ years of experience in all phases of a software development lifecycle - responsible for delivering internal software utilized across the business to make informed decisions

• 5+ years of hands-on management experience leading engineering teams through roadmap execution and user feedback driven prioritization  

• Experience with shipping high quality software in cloud environments

• Experience with common major public cloud providers and cost optimization strategy (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI) 

• Solid design and problem solving skills with demonstrated passion for engineering excellence, quality, security and performance

• Strong cross-group collaboration and interpersonal communication skills working with a variety of roles including engineering, product management, support and sales engineering

• Demonstrated ability to attract and hire talent and grow the team rapidly

• Experience working with remote teams and individuals while ensuring agility and code velocity and reliable uptime

• Ability to build people, process, systems to report and trending, efficiency, and cost

• Ability to communicate and articulate crisply at all levels from executive staff to engineers

• Broad general knowledge of the high-technology industry gained in larger enterprise software environments enhanced by ongoing awareness of R&D practices / technology advances

Bonus Points:

• Experience with hybrid cloud environments

• Exposure to/experience with cybersecurity and intelligence.

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-first culture

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards

• Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements 

• Comprehensive and inclusive health benefits

• Physical and mental wellness programs

• Paid parental leave, including adoption 

• A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities

• Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration

Right to Work

CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $190,000 - $290,000 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 and location.

Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:12-14-2024