Software Engineer Iii - Identity Protection (Hybrid - Arlington, Va)

#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:
Identity Protection (IDP) is one of CrowdStrike's pillars of enterprise network security. We stop breaches by protecting identities from being compromised. We are seeking an Engineer III in the US responsible for delivering product features from concept to release and support. Identity Protection is the fastest growing module in CrowdStrike, this is your opportunity to assume a key role on the team.
Please note this role is hybrid, based out of our Arlington, VA office twice a week.
What You'll Do:

• Support backend engineering efforts from rapid prototypes to large-scale applications across CrowdStrike products.
• Leverage and build cloud based systems to detect attacks against identity systems.
• Brainstorm, define, and build collaboratively with members across multiple teams.
• Obsess about learning, and champion the newest technologies & tricks with others, raising the technical IQ of the team.
• Be mentored and mentor other developers on web, backend and data storage technologies and our system.
• Constantly re-evaluate our product to improve architecture, knowledge models, user experience, performance and stability.

What You'll Need:

• US Person on US Soil is required. This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.
• 5-7 years of Software Engineering experience in all phases of a software development lifecycle.
• BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in building high-quality SaaS solutions at scale and on time.
• Prior experience with one or more of the languages we write code in: Golang, Java, NodeJS, and Python
• Understanding of distributed systems and scalability challenges.
• Understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, and parallel processing technologies.
• Solid problem solving skills with demonstrated passion for engineering excellence, quality, security and performance.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively collaborate with a global team.

Bonus Points:

• Broad knowledge of Identity Providers or Identity and Access Management systems
• Prior cybersecurity industry experience or certification related to cybersecurity
• Prior experience developing products for the US federal government

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This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.
Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-first culture
• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive and inclusive health benefits
• Physical and mental wellness programs
• Paid parental leave, including adoption
• A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration

We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone feels seen, heard, 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.
CrowdStrike is committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact Recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.
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