Sr. Engineer - Cloud SDET, Endpoint (Remote)

Company: CrowdStrike
Company: CrowdStrike
Location: USA - Remote
Commitment: Full time
Posted on: 2025-08-21 05:45
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 is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our growing Endpoint Protection Product (EPP) Cloud team, supporting our Falcon Prevent solution. You'll be instrumental in building and scaling our next-generation test automation infrastructure, focusing on frameworks, libraries, and tooling that ensure the quality of our cloud services. We process millions of security events per second and manage petabytes of critical security data - the scale and impact of your work will be significant. We're seeking innovative problem-solvers who can take ownership of complex technical challenges and drive quality initiatives across our platform. You'll work with cutting-edge cloud technologies while helping protect organizations worldwide from sophisticated cyber threats.Success Means:Architecting and delivering scalable test automation solutions that can handle enterprise-scale workloadsBreaking complex distributed systems in creative ways to uncover edge cases and potential vulnerabilitiesTaking ownership of quality initiatives that span across cloud services, data processing, and customer-facing applicationsBuilding robust frameworks that enable teams to deliver features with confidenceCollaborating effectively across engineering teams to drive testing best practicesBalancing speed and quality while working in a fast-paced security technology environmentWhat You'll Do:Design and implement scalable test automation frameworks for complex distributed systems involving cloud services and endpoint agent software.Develop comprehensive test strategies for security-critical features, focusing on reliability, accuracy, and performance at scaleReview engineering technical designs with a focus on testability, security implications, and potential edge casesCreate and maintain cloud-based test infrastructure that simulates real-world deployment scenariosBuild tools and frameworks for testing complex agent-cloud interactions, data processing pipelines, and API integrationsDrive root cause analysis for production issues and implement automated tests to prevent regressionMentor team members on test automation best practices and security-conscious testing approachesWhat You'll Need:10+ years of combined experience as an SDET or Backend Developer3+ years building testing frameworks and tooling for Cloud SaaS productsStrong computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, distributed systems)Expertise in at least one modern programming language: Go, Python, Java, C++, JavaScript/TypeScriptDeep understanding of:Cloud architectures and microservices Web Services: REST, gRPC, Protocol Buffers or similar API technologiesData storage systems: PostgreSQL, Cassandra, Redis or similar databasesContainer technologies: Docker, Kubernetes or similar orchestration platformsExperience with CI/CD pipelines and testing in cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP)Strong debugging skills with ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systemsExperience with cloud performance testing and monitoring tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling, New Relic, Datadog, Prometheus/Grafana)Bonus Points:Previous experience testing security products, endpoint agents, or EDR solutionsUnderstanding of endpoint security concepts and threat detection mechanismsExperience with real-time data processing systems (Kafka, Storm, Spark)Contributions to open source security tools or testing frameworksKnowledge of attack frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK) and common security vulnerabilitiesExperience with chaos engineering and resilience testingBackground in any of: threat detection, incident response, or security operationsProven track record of building developer-friendly testing tools and frameworks#LI-SF1#LI-MF1#LI-Remote#HTFBenefits of Working at CrowdStrike:Remote-friendly and flexible work cultureMarket leader in compensation and equity awardsComprehensive physical and mental wellness programsCompetitive vacation and holidays for rechargePaid parental and adoption leavesProfessional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or roleEmployee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connectionsVibrant office culture with world class amenitiesGreat Place to Work Certified™ across the globeCrowdStrike 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.If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.Find out more about your rights as an applicant.CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.Notice of E-Verify ParticipationRight to WorkCrowdStrike, 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 $135,000 - $215,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here. Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:10-20-2025
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