Sr. Sensor SDET (Remote)

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.

The Product:

CrowdStrike Falcon® Exposure Management is a powerful groundbreaking product that harnesses the cutting-edge capabilities of the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform. This innovative solution utilizes the unified, lightweight Falcon agent, which enables real-time, maintenance-free vulnerability assessment. Moreover, it integrates the robust, predictive ExPRT.AI prioritization model, trained on world-class threat intelligence and real-life threat detection incidents. These features empower security teams to allocate their limited resources strategically, focusing 95% of resources on the 5% of risk exposures that are most likely to be exploited by threat actors. 

In addition, Falcon Exposure Management offers unparalleled real-time asset discovery and understanding, extensive exposure assessment and consolidated visibility across the entire attack surface. This comprehensive suite of capabilities assists organizations in effectively staying on top of their internal and external asset exposures, reducing the external attack surface by 75%, mitigating risks and fostering effective collaboration within the security team. By combining Falcon Exposure Management with CrowdStrike’s cutting-edge, real-time security solutions, organizations can safeguard their systems against potential attackers and maintain a strong proactive security posture ​.

Find out more about Falcon Exposure Management:

https://www.crowdstrike.com/platform/falcon-exposure-management/

About the Role:

We are looking for a Sensor SDET  to join our growing team within Falcon Exposure Management  Product Group.  This position will develop automation and build tools that accurately ensure the quality, reliability and accuracy of our large scale cloud-based cybersecurity systems for our products. If you are a hands-on Test Automation Engineer/ SDET who wants to operate at scale, apply & let's talk!

What You'll Do:

• Work closely with the sensor engineering and product management  team to understand product architecture and functionality.

• Understand end-to-end testing requirements and maintain test plans for functionality and system testing.

• Strongly contribute to Test Case/Test script writing.

• Contribute to Test Automation Framework Development/Enhancements

• Participate in the creation and enhancement of the continuous integration platform used to test all our products.

• Communicate test results to identify risks, dependencies and escalate the same in a timely manner.

• Orchestrate the end-to-end testing efforts to plan, design, execute and report the delivery of the features

• Manage, design, review test plans and provide accurate forecast of QA resource & effort estimations for deliverables

• Must be able to pivot testing focus based on the priorities to align with business objectives and manage expectations.

• Assist with classification and triage of defects/issues to prioritize, isolate, replicate and support resolution in JIRA

What You'll Need:

• 11+ years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA) manual plus automation role in product based  companies.

• Strong experience and proficiency in working with  Windows, Linux (various distros) and mac platforms 

• Proven and strong experience in automation framework design

• Solid experience in OOP, data structures, algorithms, distributed systems.

• Knowledge in Window OS internals and debugging tools

• Knowledge of MacOS and Linux OS internals

• Demonstrated ability to understand high-quality C/C++  code

• Demonstrated ability to write Python/GoLang  code

• Experience in performance, scalability and longevity tests will be an added advantage

• Big plus if candidate can diagnose win/mac/linux crash dumps

• Big plus if the candidate can diagnose sensor test breaks from pipeline

• Experience working with Web Services – JSON or REST / gRPC / RPC / XML.

• Experience with Continuous Integration/Delivery systems like Atlassian, Jenkins, etc.

• Productivity - GIT, Stash, Bamboo, JIRA.

• Must have experience with Web application and API testing.

• Knowledge on shell scripting, powershell scripting, osquery, nmap etc will be preferred

• Strong understanding of test automation frameworks (data-driven, keyword driven) and tools ( PyTest, Robot Framework, Playwright, Selenium etc).

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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.

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