Sr. Software Engineer II - Sensor, Linux Guardian (Hybrid)
Core
Design and develop core features for CrowdStrike Falcon Host, a lightweight Linux sensor agent that observes system activity, prevents malicious behavior, and provides telemetry to the cloud.
Role type
Senior Software Engineer II (Linux System Software)
Builds
Linux sensor agent components for endpoint security
Domain
Cybersecurity / Endpoint Security / Linux Kernel
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
C/C++, Linux kernel internals, multi-threading, system software debugging, low-level OS characteristics, design documentation, cross-org architecture communication, mentoring
Preferred skills
Linux eBPF, endpoint security (EDR), open source kernel contributions, technical writing
Technologies
Linux, C, C++, eBPF, Falcon Host
Responsibilities
Design and develop enterprise quality Linux system software; lead design reviews and technical proposals; represent team in cross-org architecture discussions; mentor junior engineers; investigate and resolve production incidents; champion end-to-end testing improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
