Sr. Software Engineer - Windows Installer (Remote)

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 Falcon Host is a two-component security product. One component is a “sensor”, which comprises multiple components installed on client machines that observe system activity and recognize malicious behavior, then provides on-box prevention capability and remote telemetry to the Falcon Host cloud. 

The cloud component aggregates sensor telemetry for each customer’s network and correlates malicious behavior across multiple machines and presents our customers’ operations teams with a prioritized summary of the threats detected in their environments.

CrowdStrike is looking for a Senior Windows Installer Software Development Engineer to join our Windows sensor engineering team. 

If you think you’ll enjoy stretching Microsoft Installer technologies to the limit and then some, if you’re excited to learn and delighted to teach, if you’re thrilled about the concept of working in a small, dedicated team, come help us build a world-class endpoint security product that delivers an efficient, reliable, seamless experience to our customers.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, Develop and maintain a sophisticated Windows Installer solution

• Collaborate with other teams across the organization

• Work in a collaborative fully remote team

What You'll Need:

• Proven experience working on MSI:

• Experience debugging MSI logs

• Good understanding of msi database tables

• Understanding of different types of msi updates.

• Familiarity with the nuances of rollback custom actions and rollback scripts

• Experience with writing, sequencing and debugging custom actions.

• Familiarity with MSI registration (Component references, Product info, etc…)

• Proven experience delivering high quality, high performance C++ code

• Proven experience with the WiX Toolset/Burn Engine and/or InstallShield

• Experience writing and debugging python code

• Experience owning a product or a process

• Proven history of driving improvements in a product or process

Bonus Points

• Experience with debugging SetupApi dev logs

• Proven understanding of Windows internals

• Proven experience designing large-scale OOD systems

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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 i