CrowdStrike
Principal Engineer – Authentication & Authorization (Hybrid)
$195K–$290K
USA - Sunnyvale, CA +1 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Location
- USA - Sunnyvale, CA
USA - Redmond, WA - Experience
- 15+ years in software engineering, with 6+ years in identity/auth systems.
About the job
Owns the technical strategy and architecture of CrowdStrike’s authentication and authorization platform, securing global, multi-tenant cloud services at very high scale.
What you'll do
- Set the Auth Platform’s technical strategy and roadmap; architect multi-tenant identity infrastructure and cross-region AuthN/AuthZ systems.
- Design authentication and authorization capabilities, including fine-grained access controls, next-generation authentication, and Zero Trust initiatives.
- Mentor senior engineers and collaborate with Product, Security, and Engineering teams to align priorities and deliver outcomes.
What they ask for
- 15+ years of software engineering experience, including 6+ years in identity/auth systems.
- Deep expertise in multi-tenant SaaS architecture, high-volume authentication and authorization, and cross-region identity systems.
- Strong knowledge of ABAC, ReBAC, RBAC, and policy engines; proficiency in Go, Python, or Java.
- Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure and Kubernetes; proven ability to own technical strategy and influence across organizations.
Nice to have
- Experience with Google Zanzibar-style authorization systems.
- Prior experience in cybersecurity SaaS or MSSP platform products.
Pay
$195,000 - $290,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
Go, Python, Java, AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, OPA
AI focus
Drive AI-driven adaptive access controls and policies; use AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes.
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