Engineer III – MacOS Sensor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create and implement detection logic and systems utilized across CrowdStrike to identify cyber attackers and prevent breaches.

• Investigate methods for identifying malicious behavior, including reverse engineering and/or analyzing big data.

• Take ownership of features from design to delivery, crafting production-level solutions for deployment within the endpoint sensor.

• Enhance the existing codebase using Swift, C++, Python, and various tools and domain-specific languages.

• Employ best practices in secure coding, testing, debugging, performance optimization, code review, CI/CD, and OS-internals.

• Collaborate with a diverse, cross-functional team across different locations.

• Address and resolve product issues reported by customers.

• Assume responsibility and accountability for individual deliverables.

• Act as a subject matter expert for engineers across teams and the wider organization.

• Contribute throughout the entire development lifecycle, from concept through design, implementation, release, and post-release support.

• Undertake additional projects as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 3 years of experience in reverse engineering, threat detection, and malware analysis, with a background in on-device development, or in designing, building, and delivering high-quality software in Swift, C/C++, or Objective-C, along with an interest or familiarity in security.

• Strong understanding of macOS OS internals: processes, storage, networking, and memory management, including relevant components, APIs, and frameworks.

• Proficient in developing high-quality code using Swift and/or C/C++.

• Experience handling high-concurrency demands with effective multi-threading.

• Proven track record of meeting high reliability and performance standards.

• Experience addressing detailed low-level operating requirements, such as memory usage, efficient performance, and standards compliance.

• Capability to deliver enterprise software while collaborating across various functions, including CI, testing, debugging, performance tracing, release management, big-data telemetry analysis, and issue resolution.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a distributed team and convey thoughts and designs clearly to peers and management.

• Demonstrated experience using AI technologies to improve decision-making, streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and drive business results.

• Familiarity with macOS security frameworks and events, such as Endpoint Security and Network Extension, is preferred.

• Recent experience with macOS APIs, SDKs, and OS developments.

• Prior experience in security, particularly in endpoint threat detection or sensor development, including on Linux or Windows.

• Understanding of AI and recent trends in the macOS threat landscape.

• Experience in developing and delivering 24/7 enterprise endpoint software.

• Proficiency in Python and scripting for research, tooling, and automation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity awards at the forefront of the market.

• Comprehensive wellness programs for physical and mental health.

• Generous vacation and holiday policies to promote rest and rejuvenation.

• Paid parental and adoption leave policies.

• Opportunities for professional development for all employees, regardless of level or role.

• Employee Networks, local neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to foster connections.

• A vibrant office culture featuring world-class amenities.

• Health insurance coverage.

• 401k retirement plan.

• Paid time off.

• Performance-based bonuses.

• Equity grants.