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:
At CrowdStrike, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) is fundamental to the reliability and scalability of our cloud-native security platform. As a Senior SRE Manager, you'll build and lead high-performing engineering teams while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. You'll work across organizational boundaries to drive platform resiliency and partner with peer leaders and executives to align strategic initiatives and technical directions.
What You'll Do:
Key Leadership Responsibilities:
Build and develop cohesive, high-performing teams through mentorship, coaching, and career development
Drive cross-functional collaboration between SRE, Development, Security, and Operations teams to enhance system resilience
Partner with executive leadership to define and execute strategic reliability initiatives
Establish and maintain strong relationships with peer leaders to ensure alignment on technical direction and operational priorities
Lead organizational change management efforts to improve processes and drive engineering excellence
Technical Responsibilities:
Guide architectural decisions that impact system reliability and scalability
Drive adoption of SRE best practices across multiple teams
Oversee implementation of reliability metrics and SLOs
Champion automation and infrastructure-as-code initiatives
What You'll Need:
Proven track record of building, developing, and retaining high-performing engineering teams
10+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years in leadership roles
Demonstrated success in working across organizational boundaries to drive complex technical initiatives
Solid design and problem solving skills with demonstrated passion for engineering excellence, quality, security and performance
Strong executive presence and communication skills for effective partnership with senior leadership
Experience leading distributed teams in a remote-first environment
Proficiency in cloud environments (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI)
Deep understanding of distributed systems and reliability engineering principles
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
Bonus Points:
Leadership Competencies:
Strategic thinking and ability to translate business objectives into technical roadmaps
Excellence in stakeholder management and executive communication
Track record of successful cross-functional collaboration
Strong change management and organizational development skills
Ability to build consensus and drive decisions across multiple teams
If you're passionate about building and leading teams that deliver reliable, scalable solutions in cybersecurity, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to stop breaches and make a lasting impact in the cybersecurity landscape.
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This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.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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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 $155,000 - $255,000 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.
