Principal Engineer, Cloud Content (Remote) Job at CrowdStrike in Trenton

Principal Engineer, Cloud Content (Remote) Join CrowdStrike as a Principal Engineer, Cloud Content. CrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting the people, processes, and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission has been 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 our customers span all industries. About the Role CrowdStrike is seeking a Principal Engineer who will serve as the senior technical authority for cloud threat detection. This role owns the design of cloud‑native detection logic, advanced telemetry pipelines, cloud attack‑surface visibility, and real‑time threat‑detection capabilities across public clouds. The Principal Engineer will drive deep technical initiatives, build detection‑as‑code frameworks, research emerging cloud‑native threats, design scalable detection architectures, and lead complex cloud‑focused investigations. What You'll Do Architect, build, and optimize cloud detection pipelines: telemetry ingestion, log processing, alerting, detection‑as‑code workflows, and automated analysis frameworks. Develop advanced detections for cloud‑native threats: IAM misconfigurations, lateral movement across cloud services, runtime/container attacks, serverless abuse, data‑exfiltration patterns, persistence mechanisms, and cloud control‑plane manipulation. Lead cloud threat research: track emergent attacker tradecraft, cloud‑native TTPs, abuse of managed services, supply‑chain risks, ephemeral compute patterns, and multi‑cloud attack surfaces. Conduct advanced investigations involving cloud logs, control‑plane events, network telemetry, and container/runtime signals. Collaborate deeply with cloud engineering, platform teams, and DevOps to embed telemetry early in design – instrumentation, log generation, audit events, and detection hooks across cloud services. Recommend and drive enhancements to cloud observability and detection coverage, backed by analysis of gaps, adversary opportunities, and telemetry blind spots. Influence architectural decisions and strategic initiatives through data, technical depth, and adversary‑focused perspectives. Mentor other detection engineers by setting standards for detection logic, code quality, cloud telemetry hygiene, and investigation methodology. What You'll Need 8 to 15+ years of experience in cloud threat detection, cloud security engineering, incident response, threat hunting, or equivalent. Strong expertise with AWS and at least one of Azure or GCP; deep knowledge of cloud control‑plane events, service logs, runtime/container ecosystems, and network architectures. Proven ability to design and deliver high‑fidelity cloud detections in large‑scale environments, with understanding of FP/FN trade‑offs and detection‑as‑code methodologies. Strong engineering ability: Python, Go, or equivalent languages; familiarity with CI/CD, infrastructure‑as‑code, and cloud automation. Demonstrated ability to lead complex cloud investigations and turn findings into durable detection logic. Strong understanding of cloud threat models: identity‑based attacks, misconfiguration abuse, boundary‑less lateral movement, data‑exfiltration paths, and cloud service exploitation. Ability to influence platform teams, propose architectural improvements, and advocate for telemetry and detection requirements with clear rationale and evidence. Bonus Points Experience with multi‑cloud detection architectures at scale. Experience building detection testing frameworks or automated validation pipelines. Deep familiarity with attacker tradecraft targeting cloud infrastructure. Strong communication skills; concise, technical, grounded in adversary behavior and detection outcomes. 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 Equal Opportunity Employment 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. Right to Work CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $195,000 – $290,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401(k) and paid time off. For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here (link omitted for brevity). Contact If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr