About the role
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. 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 experienced Engineering Manager to lead and grow our global Data Services team. This role is crucial in overseeing the deployment, maintenance, and scaling of our cloud-native platform. We're looking for a strategic technical leader with a proven track record in managing distributed teams and deep expertise in data platforms such as Apache Cassandra, Apache Kafka, OpenSearch, caching solutions (Memcached, Redis), relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), Kubernetes, or Zookeeper.
What You'll Do: Lead and mentor a team of skilled engineers responsible for the deployment, operations, and scaling of critical data platforms including Apache Cassandra, Apache Kafka, OpenSearch, caching solutions (Memcached, Redis), relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), Kubernetes, and Zookeeper. Develop and execute long-term technical strategies to ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of our data infrastructure. Drive architectural decisions and innovations that align with CrowdStrike's business goals and technical roadmap. Oversee operations in large-scale, business-critical Linux environments, balancing both cloud and bare metal infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data services seamlessly into CrowdStrike's broader technology ecosystem. Implement and refine processes for continuous improvement, focusing on system reliability, performance optimization, and cost-effectiveness. Provide technical leadership and guidance across the organization on best practices for data management and infrastructure. What You'll Need: 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing teams of 10+ engineers. Deep technical expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and data platforms. Proven experience in scaling and optimizing large-scale data services in high-growth environments. Proven experience in administrating one of these, Apache Cassandra Apache Kafka, OpenSearch, caching solutions (Memcached, Redis), relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), Kubernetes, or Zookeeper. Strong understanding of cloud technologies, AWS, GCP, OCI and Azure. Experience in managing and optimizing hybrid cloud and bare metal infrastructures. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Track record of successful project delivery in fast-paced, rapidly evolving environments. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
