Sr. UI Engineer - AI Detection and Response (AIDR) (Hybrid)

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.

About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to join our Falcon Risk Platform team. As a key member, you will design and build the foundational risk platform that powers our industry‑leading cybersecurity solutions, using Golang, microservices architecture, and various database ecosystems to deliver comprehensive visibility into risks, management features, and prioritization workflows.

What You'll Do

Backend Architecture and Development: Design and develop scalable backend services powering internal and customer‑facing web applications, with a focus on performance, reliability, and security. Develop and maintain APIs, microservices, and data pipelines to support platform growth. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements.

Cloud Infrastructure and Operations: Collaborate with the DevOps team to design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions using AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability. Develop scripts and tools to automate deployment, monitoring, and maintenance tasks. Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.

Database Management and Data Engineering: Design and implement database solutions using distributed data stores (Cassandra, OpenSearch, Iceberg, Neo4J), OLAP stores (Apache Pinot), and caching solutions (Redis, ValKey), ensuring data consistency, integrity, and performance. Develop and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes to support data integration and analytics. Ensure data security and compliance across different databases.

System Troubleshooting and Performance Optimization: Troubleshoot complex distributed architectures, identifying and resolving performance and reliability issues. Develop and implement monitoring and logging solutions to improve system visibility and debugging capabilities. Identify and prioritize performance optimization opportunities.

Collaboration and Technical Leadership: Partner with UI/UX, Sensors, and other teams to deliver integrated solutions with comprehensive documentation. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Define technical vision and strategy with other technical leaders.

Operational Excellence and Service Reliability: Configure advanced monitoring and alerting. Maintain high availability for production services. Develop incident response plans and procedures to minimize downtime.

You'll Use

Golang

Cassandra

Kafka

OpenSearch

Apache Pinot

Neo4j

SQL

Redis

ZMQ

AWS Cloud

Git

What You'll Need
Technical Expertise

Advanced programming expertise in object‑oriented languages (Golang, Python, or similar)

Solid foundation in algorithms, data structures, and technical problem‑solving

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent professional experience

Distributed Systems & Architecture

10+ years of production experience with large‑scale distributed systems

Proven microservices experience with scalable REST APIs and distributed communication patterns

Solid distributed systems understanding (concurrency, parallel processing, scalability patterns)

System troubleshooting expertise for complex distributed architectures

Data Engineering & Infrastructure

Experience building data platforms at scale with distributed ETLs/ingestion pipelines

Message queue proficiency (Kafka or similar)

Database versatility (OpenSearch, Cassandra, Redis, ValKey, etc)

Past experience with OLAP systems and large‑scale analytical problems

Strong cloud infrastructure knowledge (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI)

AI/ML Integration & Development

Experience integrating AI tools into SDLC pipelines

Proficiency with AI‑powered development tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT)

Strong understanding of secure AI‑assisted development practices

Agent task coordination: Organize AI agents to manage complex workflows, including sequential processes such as planning, design, development, and validation.

Intelligent code review: Use AI‑based tools to analyze pull requests for security vulnerabilities and code quality improvements before manual review.

Leadership & Best Practices

Engineering best practices experience (testing, code reviews, fault tolerance & resilient architecture)

Collaborative technical skills

Ability to mentor junior engineers

Experience contributing to technical decisions

Bonus Qualifications

Practical experience with Golang, Cassandra, Kafka, Opensearch, SQL, Redis, Apache Pinot

Prior experience in the cybersecurity or intelligence fields

Graph database knowledge and experience with graph structures (nodes, edges, relationships)

Open source contributions or technical community involvement

Docker and Kubernetes experience

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike

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 participates in the E‑Verify program.

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