Sr. Backend Software Engineer - LogScale (Hybrid, Arlington) at CrowdStrike
Arlington, VA 22201
About the Job
#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:As our new Senior Cloud Backend Software Engineer you’ll contribute to the LogScale SaaS solution for observability, log management, and security events
You’ll develop new features as well as improve existing functionality
As a member of the LogScale I/O team, you will focus on a broad area of the product including multi-tenancy, user permissions, ingest pipeline, alerting and customer provisioning
You will be responsible for this area together with your team of other backend engineers
You will also be working on a diverse set of larger projects, which require you to collaborate cross-team with frontend engineers, UX designers and product managers.Teams in LogScale have a great amount of autonomy, and own a part of the LogScale experience, from ideation and development to deployment and feedback
This includes ensuring high quality of the features they deliver, by writing automated tests, and performing manual tests.Please note, this is a hybrid role from our Crystal City, VA office.What You'll Do:Contribute to take our SaaS solution to the next levelDevelop the LogScale backend in Scala & GoMonitor and followup on features released to customers on cloudWork in a team of friendly, trustworthy and knowledgeable colleaguesDo best practices in software development; code review, automated tests, agile development, retrospective, incremental improvements and continuous deploymentWork on cross-team platform-level initiatives and projectsTroubleshoot critical production issuesParticipate in scoping, designing and developing of new featuresContinuous improvement of internal tools and processesStrong communication skills; working collaboratively and confidently with internal stakeholders.Strong experience in completing tasks for multiple projects simultaneously.What You'll Need:A MSC in Computer Science, IT engineering or equivalent experienceFluency in at least one programming language, preferably one running on the JVMCan-do attitude, and that you thrive collaborating in a team and are not afraid of taking on responsibilities6+ years of Backend Engineer experienceBonus Points:Experience programming in Scala and/or GoExperience with commercial clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP)Experience with KafkaStrong debugging skillsExperience developing complex software applicationsHands on experience in large-scale (distributed) system architecture, high scalability and availability, and optimization#LI-SS1#LI-MW1#HTFBenefits of Working at CrowdStrike:Remote-first cultureMarket leader in compensation and equity awardsCompetitive vacation and flexible working arrangements Comprehensive and inclusive health benefitsPhysical and mental wellness programsPaid parental leave, including adoption A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunitiesOffices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaborationCrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed
Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action
By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran
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
is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices
The base salary range for this position in the U.S
is $135,000 - $210,000 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.SummaryLocation: USA - Arlington, VAType: Full time
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:As our new Senior Cloud Backend Software Engineer you’ll contribute to the LogScale SaaS solution for observability, log management, and security events
You’ll develop new features as well as improve existing functionality
As a member of the LogScale I/O team, you will focus on a broad area of the product including multi-tenancy, user permissions, ingest pipeline, alerting and customer provisioning
You will be responsible for this area together with your team of other backend engineers
You will also be working on a diverse set of larger projects, which require you to collaborate cross-team with frontend engineers, UX designers and product managers.Teams in LogScale have a great amount of autonomy, and own a part of the LogScale experience, from ideation and development to deployment and feedback
This includes ensuring high quality of the features they deliver, by writing automated tests, and performing manual tests.Please note, this is a hybrid role from our Crystal City, VA office.What You'll Do:Contribute to take our SaaS solution to the next levelDevelop the LogScale backend in Scala & GoMonitor and followup on features released to customers on cloudWork in a team of friendly, trustworthy and knowledgeable colleaguesDo best practices in software development; code review, automated tests, agile development, retrospective, incremental improvements and continuous deploymentWork on cross-team platform-level initiatives and projectsTroubleshoot critical production issuesParticipate in scoping, designing and developing of new featuresContinuous improvement of internal tools and processesStrong communication skills; working collaboratively and confidently with internal stakeholders.Strong experience in completing tasks for multiple projects simultaneously.What You'll Need:A MSC in Computer Science, IT engineering or equivalent experienceFluency in at least one programming language, preferably one running on the JVMCan-do attitude, and that you thrive collaborating in a team and are not afraid of taking on responsibilities6+ years of Backend Engineer experienceBonus Points:Experience programming in Scala and/or GoExperience with commercial clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP)Experience with KafkaStrong debugging skillsExperience developing complex software applicationsHands on experience in large-scale (distributed) system architecture, high scalability and availability, and optimization#LI-SS1#LI-MW1#HTFBenefits of Working at CrowdStrike:Remote-first cultureMarket leader in compensation and equity awardsCompetitive vacation and flexible working arrangements Comprehensive and inclusive health benefitsPhysical and mental wellness programsPaid parental leave, including adoption A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunitiesOffices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaborationCrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed
Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action
By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran
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, Incis committed to fair and equitable compensation practices
The base salary range for this position in the U.S
is $135,000 - $210,000 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.SummaryLocation: USA - Arlington, VAType: Full time
