Engineering Manager, Cloud Backend - AI Detection and Response (AIDR) (Hybrid)

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of backend engineers building cloud-native provisioning and orchestration services for the AIDR platform Own the technical vision and roadmap for customer lifecycle management - onboarding, provisioning, configuration, and orchestration across dependent services Drive architectural decisions for highly scalable, reliable, and secure distributed systems Contribute directly to the codebase as needed - whether unblocking critical deliverables, prototyping new approaches, fixing production issues, or filling gaps during team scaling (expect ~20-30% hands-on coding depending on team needs) Partner with product management to translate business requirements into technical strategy and execution plans Establish and maintain engineering best practices including code reviews, testing strategies, CI/CD, and operational runbooks Manage team capacity, sprint planning, and delivery commitments while balancing technical debt and innovation Drive operational excellence - own service reliability, incident response, root cause analysis, and preventive measures for your team's services Collaborate with peer engineering managers and architects across CrowdStrike to ensure seamless integration with the broader Falcon ecosystem Recruit, hire, and onboard top engineering talent; conduct performance reviews and support career development Remove blockers, shield the team from distractions, and create an environment where engineers do their best work Participate actively in design reviews and code reviews, providing meaningful technical guidance and making informed architectural trade-offs What You'll Need: 10+ years of software development experience building enterprise-grade cloud products, with at least 3+ years in an engineering management role leading backend teams Strong hands-on coding ability - you can still write production-quality code and are willing to do so when the team needs it Proven experience building and leading teams that develop microservices running in cloud-native environments at scale Strong technical foundation in distributed systems, cloud architectures, and microservices patterns Deep understanding of customer provisioning, orchestration, and lifecycle management systems Experience with at least one cloud-native programming language: Go, Python, or Java (Go preferred) Familiarity with: Cloud architectures and microservices Web Services: REST, gRPC, Protocol Buffers, or similar API technologies Data storage systems: PostgreSQL, Redis, Cassandra, or similar databases Container technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, or similar orchestration platforms Message/event systems: Kafka, Pulsar, or similar Proven track record of deploying and operating services in cloud environments (AWS/GCP/OCI/Azure) Experience managing service reliability, on-call rotations, and incident response processes Strong people leadership skills - demonstrated ability to hire, develop, and retain high-performing engineers Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and delivery management Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes Bonus Points: Previous experience in cybersecurity companies or security-focused products Deep understanding of AI/ML security challenges, threats, and mitigation strategies Experience building customer onboarding, provisioning, or multi-tenant orchestration systems at scale Experience managing teams that own platform/infrastructure services consumed by multiple product teams Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and/or Microsoft Azure Experience with real-time data processing systems (Kafka, Pulsar) Familiarity with MS CoPilot Ecosystem and MS Agent Studio Golang experience Experience leading teams through major system migrations or re-architecture efforts Track record of building engineering culture and processes from the ground up Contributions to open source libraries and/or frameworks #LI-MF1 #LI-NT1 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.

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