Principal Engineer II - Cloud Security Architecture (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:

We are seeking an exceptional technical leader to serve as our Principal/Distinguished Engineer for Cloud Security Architecture. This role is perfect for a seasoned engineer who thrives at the intersection of large-scale cloud infrastructure, security, and developer enablement.

What You'll Do:

• Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Design and architect enterprise-scale cloud security solutions handling trillions of data points

• Lead cloud infrastructure strategy across AWS, Kubernetes, and multi-cloud environments

• Drive technical vision for security tooling and platform engineering initiatives

• Serve as the highest-level individual contributor and technical authority

• Platform Engineering & Developer Experience

• Build and lead platform engineering teams focused on developer productivity

• Design AI-powered automation for dependency management, SDK migrations, and deployment optimization

• Create internal tooling that dramatically improves engineering velocity

• Establish unified security policies across wide ranging product portfolios

• Lead greenfield initiatives and early customer integrations

• Translate complex technical concepts into business value

• Drive adoption of cutting-edge security technologies (SmartNIC, DPI, host protection)

• Mentor engineering teams on emerging technologies, particularly AI integration

• Serve as technical evangelist both internally and externally

• Present at industry conferences and technical forums

• Coach and mentor engineers across the organization

What You'll Need:

• 15+ years of software engineering experience with 8+ years in senior technical leadership

• Deep expertise in cloud security architecture (AWS, Kubernetes, microservices)

• Proven track record building and scaling infrastructure handling massive data volumes

• Experience with security technologies: identity management, SSO, network security, endpoint protection

• Strong background in both hardware and software optimization

• Patent holder or significant technical innovation experience

Bonus Points:

• Experience at high-growth security companies (Tenable, McAfee, etc.)

• Background in compiler design, ASIC development, or low-level optimization

• Track record of successful product launches and customer acquisition

• Active in security research community and technical conferences

• Experience with AI/ML integration in development workflows

What You'll Love About This Role

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge security challenges at massive scale

• Lead technical innovation that directly impacts developer productivity

• Mentor and grow the next generation of security engineers

• Shape the future of cloud security architecture

• Work with the latest technologies including AI-powered development tools

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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