CrowdStrike
Sr. Windows Sensor Engineer (Hybrid)
$140K–$215K
USA - Sunnyvale, CA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 23, 2026
- Location
- USA - Sunnyvale, CA
USA - Redmond, WA - Experience
- Experience working with teams to ship major features and releases; no years specified.
- Visa sponsorship
- CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.
About the job
Leads design and development of CrowdStrike’s endpoint security sensor, building cross-platform detection and prevention features for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
What you'll do
- Architect, develop, and improve next-generation antivirus and enhanced detection and response software.
- Own features from design through delivery, including sprint demos, and help develop cross-platform software.
- Collaborate with distributed teams to ship major features and releases while ensuring performance and code quality.
What they ask for
- In-depth knowledge of C++ and Windows OS kernel development.
- Strong low-level OS internals knowledge in Windows, Mac OS, or Linux.
- Experience debugging memory corruptions, process contentions, and system performance.
- Proven experience using AI technologies to improve decisions, workflows, efficiency, and business outcomes.
Nice to have
- OS expertise in core concepts and subsystems; security knowledge.
- Background in scalable, lightweight, high-performing systems; familiarity with Agile.
Pay
$140,000 - $215,000 USD per year (base salary)
Tools
C++, Windows, Mac, Linux
AI focus
Use AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes.
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