Engineering Manager - Auth

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 Role :

CrowdStrike is seeking an Engineering Manager for our Platform Auth team. The Auth team is responsible for both internal (e.g. Service-to-service authorization, etc.) and external (e.g. user login, etc) authentication and authorization. The team builds and extends services that are capable of making 1+ trillion decisions per day. If you are highly technical and enjoy leading and working cross functionally, then this is the role for you. Engineering Management at CrowdStrike is a hands-on role and we expect managers to be laser focused on delivery and creating an engaging environment for our world-class engineers. We operate in a high fidelity, high trust environment and we expect you to collaborate with engineers, product managers, support, and sales engineering teams effectively and efficiently.

What You'll Do :

As an engineering manager, you will help lead a multi disciplinary team (backend, frontend, SDET, etc.) to drive and deliver on both roadmap and technical strategy. CrowdStrike is growing rapidly and you will be instrumental in hiring, retaining, and growing a team of highly talented engineers. We are a remote-first company and expect you to be an effective communicator - excellent verbal and written communication skills are required for this role.

What You'll Need :

BS / MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience

5+ years of experience as an engineering manager and 10+ years as a software engineer

Experience working with authentication and authorization services

Experience in Golang or similar technologies

Experience with shipping high-quality software in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Experience in building and maintaining large distributed systems at scale

Solid design and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated passion for engineering excellence, quality, security, and performance

Experience working with remote teams and individuals while ensuring agility and velocity

Ability to communicate and articulate crisply at all levels from executive staff to junior engineers

Ability and desire to be hands on as well as leading the team and collaborating cross functionally

Bonus Points :

Experience with cybersecurity products

Demonstrated track record of hiring strong engineers

Experience with Golang, Kafka, ElasticSearch, Postgres, Redis, SpiceDB

Familiarity with SAML, OAuth, SSO, OIDC, JWT

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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

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social / recreational programs on valid job requirements.

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Skills Required

Jwt, Saml, Golang, Postgres, Oauth, Kafka, Redis, Elasticsearch, Sso