Engineering Manager - Linux Sensor (Remote, IND)

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 Product :

CrowdStrike Falcon is a two-component security product. One component is a 'sensor', which is a lightweight agent installed on client machines that observes system activity and recognizes malicious behavior, then provides on-box prevention capability and remote telemetry to the Falcon cloud. The cloud component aggregates sensor telemetry for each customer's network, can correlate malicious behavior across multiple machines, and presents our customers' operations teams with a prioritized summary of the threats detected in their environments.

About the Role :

CrowdStrike is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our Linux sensor development team. This role combines technical leadership with people management, overseeing the design and implementation of new security features in our lightweight Linux agent. You'll guide a team of engineers working with eBPF and other advanced technologies to extend Falcon's capabilities across diverse environments, including containerized workloads in Kubernetes.

What You'll Do :

Management Responsibilities :

Lead and mentor a team of 6-8 senior engineers

Drive technical strategy and architectural decisions for Linux sensor development

Collaborate with Product Management to define roadmaps and prioritize features

Conduct performance reviews, career development planning, and hiring

Foster cross-functional collaboration with Security Research, Cloud Platform, and Customer Success teams

Technical Leadership :

Provide technical guidance on complex features spanning file system, memory, process, and networking subsystems

Ensure high code quality, security standards, and performance optimization

Participate in technical design reviews and architecture discussions

Operational Excellence :

Manage project timelines and deliverables using Agile methodologies

Coordinate incident response for customer-reported issues

Ensure team meets reliability and performance SLAs

What You'll Need :

3+ years of engineering management experience with teams of 5+ engineers

7+ years of hands-on Linux / Unix development experience in C / C++

Strong background in high-concurrency, multi-threaded applications

Proven track record of shipping production software with high reliability requirements

Bonus Points :

Experience in cybersecurity or endpoint protection

Background in kernel development or system-level programming

Experience with distributed team management

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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

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Skills Required

Unix, C, Agile Methodologies, Linux