CrowdStrike is hiring a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) for our Endpoint Protection Product sensor engineering team. You will be responsible for ensuring our quality standards are met across new capabilities, participating in technical design, and helping build a world-class security product that delivers a reliable experience for customers.
What You'll Do
- Work closely with engineers to support a culture of high product quality.
- Analyze complex sensor features and build effective test strategies and designs.
- Extend our codebase using Python, C++, and DSLs to increase testability and debuggability.
- Design and implement specialized tests for performance, scalability, and cross-platform compatibility.
- Collaborate with product and release management to control risk, improve quality, and streamline releases.
- Debug complex sensor issues from testing or customer cases to find root cause and enhance coverage.
- Lead rigorous product and test code reviews to improve security and robustness.
- Leverage best practices in secure coding, testing, debugging, performance, CI/CD, and OS internals.
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of hands-on SDET or test automation development experience.
- Computer science degree or equivalent experience.
- Strong programming skills in Python and ability to read & understand C/C++.
- Extensive experience with white-box testing and code review.
- Extensive experience with CI/CD frameworks and testing methodologies.
- Extensive experience with Windows OS internals, components, and APIs.
- Extensive experience with performance profiling tools and crash dump analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to design comprehensive test strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor team members.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a globally distributed team.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
- Proven track record in product development and release cycles.
Nice to Have
- Experience testing security products, endpoint agents, or EDR solutions.
- Prior work with low-level code or Mac/Win/Linux module development.
- Knowledge of low-level OS internals for Windows, macOS, or Linux.
- Understanding of Event Driven architecture and cloud native technologies.
- Experience developing 24/7 enterprise software, including CI, testing, debugging, performance tracing, release management, telemetry analysis, and issue handling.
Technical Stack
- Python
- C++
- DSLs (domain specific languages)
Team & Environment
You will join the Endpoint Protection Product (EPP) sensor engineering team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Remote-friendly and flexible work culture.
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards.
- Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
- Competitive vacation and holidays.
- Paid parental and adoption leaves.
- Professional development opportunities for all employees.
- Employee Networks, neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities.
- Vibrant office culture with world class amenities.
- Compensation: $140,000 - $215,000 per year + equity grants.
Work Mode
This is a remote position.
CrowdStrike is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed.
