Sr. Software Engineer, Database Engine and Semantic Modeling - SDMF Core (Remote)

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 Team:

The SDMF Core team is responsible for CrowdStrike's principal data model, metadata catalog, query language specification, and query compiler used by the associated query services. The catalog scope runs the gamut from internal sources and users, to trusted third parties, and open industry standards.

Our mission is to enable data interoperability among all consumers, producers, and inquirers.

About the Role:

We are looking for a colleague to help develop and maintain a specialized semantic data framework which serves as the backbone of several cloud services, libraries, and databases at CrowdStrike.

What You'll Do:

• Design and develop performant services and tools for data modeling, replication, and governance

• Collaborate with colleagues who focus on query compilers and data pipelines

• Own features from design to delivery, including sustained care after release

• Serve as the data modeling expert for the team

• Collaborate with other teams on cross functional design

• Understand and evolve the larger system architecture and its impact on development and design

What You’ll Need:

• Experience building data model driven declarative systems

• Expertise with service-based architectures and distributed databases

• Experience with developing cloud-based or similar highly concurrent, distributed systems

• Familiarity with both relational databases and schema-less “NoSQL” or key-value stores

• Proficient in transforming structured and unstructured data

• Experience writing production quality code in one of Rust, Python, Go, or C++

• Familiarity with basic compiler techniques: parsing, AST transformations, simple type checking, etc.

• Comfortable with testing as a first-class activity: unit testing, integration / end-to-end testing, and associated automations

• Deliver and accept feedback with grace and courtesy

• Comfortable working in a distributed environment across multiple time zones

Bonus Points:

• Experience developing code within a well-defined information architecture

• Code optimization and performance assessment/profiling/testing

• Experience with cloud databases such as Cassandra, Snowflake and Redshift, and data analytics frameworks such as Apache Spark

• Experience developing design tools, tests, and/or test automation

• Experience with testing frameworks; Jenkins or Bamboo, or similar in a CI/CD environment

• Experience in a functional programming paradigm, such as Erlang, Haskell, Scala, or OCaml

• Experience developing software for high-assurance, safety critical, or life critical domains

• Familiarity with generative or formal software verification methods, such as Alloy, TLA+, or Agda

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture

• 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.

Right to Work

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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Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:10-29-2025