CrowdStrike · 1 week ago
Principal Engineer - System Infrastructure (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$195K/yr - $290K/yr
10+ years expCrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, committed to stopping breaches with its advanced AI-native platform. The Principal Engineer will architect, implement, and optimize cloud-native infrastructure solutions while ensuring high security standards for their cybersecurity platform that serves millions of endpoints globally.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud Data ServicesCloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Infrastructure Architecture & Automation
Design and implement scalable, secure cloud infrastructure across AWS and multi-cloud environments
Architect single-click deployment automation for complex SaaS platforms
Lead migration initiatives from legacy systems to modern container orchestration (Kubernetes)
Develop comprehensive Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) strategies
DevOps & Platform Engineering
Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines supporting rapid, secure software delivery
Implement GitOps methodologies and DevSecOps best practices
Architect observability solutions using modern monitoring and logging platforms
Manage container orchestration platforms (EKS, GKE) at enterprise scale
Mentor senior engineering staff and drive architectural decisions
Lead cross-functional architecture councils and technical initiatives
Collaborate with product, security, and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions
Integrate security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, container scanning) into development workflows
Implement security-first infrastructure designs aligned with cybersecurity industry standards
Ensure compliance with security frameworks and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
10+ years of DevOps/Infrastructure engineering experience
Expert-level experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code
Proven track record architecting solutions for high-scale SaaS platforms
Strong background in automation, CI/CD, and observability platforms
Experience with security tools and DevSecOps practices
Patent holder or demonstrated innovation in technology solutions
Master's degree in Engineering or related technical field
Experience in cybersecurity or security-focused technology companies
Multi-cloud architecture experience (AWS, GCP)
Leadership experience managing technical teams and cross-functional initiatives
Background in storage systems, networking protocols, and distributed systems
Benefits
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
Health insurance
401k
Paid time off
Company
CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity technology firm that provides cloud-delivered protection for cloud workloads, identity, and data.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.24BKey Investors
ARK Investment ManagementAccelCapitalG
2022-12-01Post Ipo Equity· $4.6M
2021-01-12Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2019-06-12IPO
Leadership Team
George Kurtz
President / CEO & Founder
Zeki Turedi
Field CTO Europe
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