Software Engineer

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:

As a Software Engineer in our Getting Data In (GDI) team, you will be at the forefront of developing the Falcon LogScale Collector - a crucial component that handles large-scale data ingestion for our industry-leading security and observability platform.

You will join a close-knit, multi-disciplinary team working on a product that thousands of organizations trust to secure their infrastructure. Our collector runs seamlessly across Windows, Linux, and macOS, interfacing with diverse data sources and log formats.

This position is based in our Aarhus, Denmark office. Applicants must be able to commute to the Aarhus Office at least 3 times a week.

What You'll Do:

• Development of our high-performance collector client in Go.

• Contributing to our backend platform in Scala.

• End-to-end product ownership from conception to deployment.

• Design and implementation of distributed systems handling massive data volumes.

• Work in a team of friendly, trustworthy and knowledgeable colleagues.

• Performance optimization and reliability improvements.

• Cross-platform development and testing.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• 2+ years of professional software development experience.

• Strong programming skills, with experience in Go, Scala, or similar languages.

• Experience with modern CI/CD practices and tools.

• System-level programming knowledge.

• Excellence in problem-solving and communication.

• Strong ownership mindset and team-first attitude.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability and appetite to contribute to a strong team culture, built on strong relationships with colleagues, in an environment of collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with distributed systems and high-scale architectures.

• Deep knowledge of operating systems (Linux, macOS, Windows).

• Network programming expertise (TCP/IP, TLS, UDP).

• Background in observability or cybersecurity.

• Interest in AI and machine learning applications.

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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

• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections

• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities

• Great Place to Work Certified across the globe

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, return from lay-off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.

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