Principal Engineer - NG-SIEM Search @ CrowdStrike
placeHybrid
attach_money $200,000
businessHybrid
scheduleFull Time
Posted 23 days ago
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Job Details
About CrowdStrike and the Role
CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity that protects people, processes and technologies using the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. As a Principal Engineer - NG-SIEM Search, you will help scale our systems to ingest over 100 PB daily and manage millions of queries per hour, all while driving our technical vision and product strategy.
What You’ll Do
- Evolve the technical vision for massive data ingestion and query processing.
- Lead by example with customer focus and operational excellence.
- Deliver key system components as either an individual contributor or in a team.
- Develop proofs of concept, secure buy-in, and ensure on-track delivery.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, sales, and support teams.
- Engage with principal engineers to maintain a cohesive technical strategy.
- Communicate effectively across a distributed, remote-first environment.
- Occasional travel to meet teams and colleagues globally.
What You’ll Need
- 12+ years in software engineering across multiple products and systems.
- 8+ years in leadership roles delivering through others.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with large-scale distributed systems.
- Strong track record of customer impact and operational excellence.
- Experience in managing remote teams across diverse geographies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Bonus Points
- Experience in Scala development.
- Knowledge of one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Expertise with Kafka and Log Management systems.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity products and machine learning applications.
Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike
- Remote-friendly, flexible work culture.
- Market-leading compensation and equity awards.
- Comprehensive wellness programs and competitive time-off policies.
- Professional development opportunities and vibrant office culture when onsite.
- A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Key skills/competency
- Cybersecurity
- Distributed Systems
- SaaS
- Technical Leadership
- Data Ingestion
- Operational Excellence
- Cloud
- Kafka
- Remote Work
- Log Management
How to Get Hired at CrowdStrike
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight distributed systems and leadership experience.
- Research CrowdStrike: Understand their cybersecurity platform and mission.
- Tailor cover letter: Emphasize large scale system expertise.
- Prepare for interviews: Focus on technical vision, strategy, and collaboration.
- Network online: Engage with current employees on LinkedIn.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review distributed system architecture fundamentals.
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Study large-scale data ingestion techniques.
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Practice coding in Scala and cloud APIs.
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Revisit operational excellence case studies.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a complex project leadership experience.
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Explain how you solved challenging technical problems.
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Discuss handling team collaboration in remote settings.
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Illustrate decision-making under pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
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