Principal Engineer – Authentication & Authorization (Hybrid)
Core
Own and drive the technical strategy and roadmap for CrowdStrike's Authentication Platform, defining architecture for identity and access management systems securing thousands of enterprise customers globally.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Authentication & Authorization)
Builds
Multi-tenant identity infrastructure and high-volume AuthN/AuthZ services for MSSP models and global cloud deployments.
Domain
Cybersecurity SaaS, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Distributed Systems
Required skills
Multi-tenant SaaS architecture, High-volume AuthN/AuthZ systems, Cross-region identity architecture, Policy engines (ABAC, ReBAC, OPA, Cedar), Cloud-native platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), Kubernetes, Go/Python/Java
Preferred skills
Google Zanzibar-style authorization systems, Cybersecurity SaaS/MSSP product experience, AI-driven access policies
Technologies
OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, FIDO2/WebAuthn, OPA, Cedar, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, Azure
Responsibilities
Architect multi-tenant identity infrastructure, Design high-volume authentication and authorization systems, Lead cross-region AuthN/AuthZ architecture, Define standards for OAuth/OIDC/SAML/FIDO2, Drive Zero Trust and adaptive authentication initiatives, Mentor senior engineers
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
