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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. 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:
The Principal AI Data Engineer is a senior individual contributor responsible for the hands-on design, build, and operation of enterprise-scale AI-driven data platforms. This role owns architecture, development, reliability, scalability, and performance of AI data systems, with a strong focus on Snowflake, LLM integrations (Gemini, Glean, Agentforce, etc.), and modern cloud-native architectures supporting real-time and batch workloads.
As a technical authority, this role drives the implementation of trusted, production-ready AI capabilities across the enterprise, partnering closely with engineering, AI/ML, and business teams while remaining deeply hands-on in solution delivery.
What You'll Do:
Design, build, and operate AI-ready data platforms leveraging Snowflake and cloud-native services
Architect and deliver conversational Data & AI Assistants integrated with Slack, Gemini, and enterprise systems
Partner closely with data analysts and business SMEs to translate business questions into reliable data products and AI experiences
Design and implement LLM-powered integrations and RAG-based data access patterns
Ensure availability, performance, scalability, and resiliency of data, analytics, and AI platforms
Define and implement operational standards including support models, SLAs, escalation paths, and incident lifecycle processes
Serve as a technical leader and mentor, setting engineering best practices and raising the bar across teams
Collaborate with data engineering, AI/ML, cloud, security, product, and business stakeholders
Champion SRE, DevOps, and FinOps best practices through hands-on implementation and guidance
What You'll Need:
Technical Skills:
Snowflake (including Snowpark and Snowflake Intelligence AI/ML integrations)
Cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
LLM platforms and tools (Gemini, Glean, Salesforce AI, or similar)
RAG architectures, embeddings, vector databases, and semantic search
Modern data stacks (dbt, orchestration frameworks, batch and streaming pipelines)
AI/ML platforms (Gemini, SageMaker, Bedrock, or equivalent)
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab)
Observability, incident management, and reliability engineering
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in data engineering, AI platforms, or cloud-native systems
5+ years operating as a senior or principal-level individual contributor
Proven experience building and operating enterprise AI and data platforms at scale
Strong background in production operations, SRE, and platform reliability
Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives through influence rather than direct people management
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
Bonus Points:
Experience working for a SaaS security company
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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 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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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $170,000 - $260,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:03-13-2026