Remote Sensor Operator Jobs
Remote sensor operator jobs are open across defense, surveillance, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure inspection sectors, with remote-first contractors, distributed government support firms, and technology service companies hiring at every level from entry-level technicians to senior remote sensor operators. Employers hiring remotely right now include ASML, Hidden Level, and SORONA. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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INTRODUCTION
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 proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. 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
You'll be joining our MacOS Sensor Foundation team supporting CrowdStrike's flagship Falcon endpoint protection platform. This team is responsible for core sensor components in user space (C++, Swift). We build and maintain the MacOS sensor, creating and/or building a platform for products and features that empower customers with prevention, detection, and response capabilities.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
CrowdStrike Falcon Host is a two-component security product. One component is a “sensor”: a driver installed on client machines that observes system activity and recognizes malicious behavior, then provides on-box prevention capability and remote telemetry to the Falcon Host cloud. The sensor processes thousands of events per second to provide deep visibility into operations on the endpoint, and performs rich correlation and computation to identify malicious events and blocks malicious activity.
The cloud component aggregates sensor telemetry for each customer’s network, correlates malicious behavior across multiple machines, and presents our customers’ operations teams with a prioritized summary of the threats detected in their environments.
This is an Engineer 3 - macOS Engineer role in the engineering team that delivers the sensor (lightweight agent) on macOS. Engineers in the team own design and development of core features on the platform. Features will cross-cut most core OS subsystems such as file system, memory, process, and networking. Many features are also built in a way that they will have shared components across Windows and Linux.
- Design and develop software for deployment on macOS systems
- Own features from design to delivery
- Collaborate with multi-functional team in various physical locations
- Troubleshoot issues with the product as reported from customers responsively
- Other projects as assigned
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Can develop high-quality code in C/C++ and Swift, and can demonstrate that capability, through job experience, schoolwork, or contributions to community projects
- Experience on macOS developing product code with the following characteristics:
- high concurrency requirements needing strong use of multi-threading
- high reliability requirements
- detailed requirements on low-level operating characteristics (memory usage, efficient performance, correct conformance to external standards)
- Experience working on a team to ship major features and releases
- Able to communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a distributed team
- Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
BONUS POINTS:
- Prior experience working on Endpoint products, Cyber Security space, or networking technologies (e.g., network security, network protocols, or network infrastructure)
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.
If you need assistance accessing or reviewing this website, submitting an application, requesting an accommodation, or providing feedback on the job posting, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com.
Find out more about your rights as an applicant.
CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.
Notice of E-Verify Participation
Right to Work
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 $120,000 - $185,000 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.
INTRODUCTION
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 proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. 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
You'll be joining our MacOS Sensor Foundation team supporting CrowdStrike's flagship Falcon endpoint protection platform. This team is responsible for core sensor components in user space (C++, Swift). We build and maintain the MacOS sensor, creating and/or building a platform for products and features that empower customers with prevention, detection, and response capabilities.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
CrowdStrike Falcon Host is a two-component security product. One component is a “sensor”: a driver installed on client machines that observes system activity and recognizes malicious behavior, then provides on-box prevention capability and remote telemetry to the Falcon Host cloud. The sensor processes thousands of events per second to provide deep visibility into operations on the endpoint, and performs rich correlation and computation to identify malicious events and blocks malicious activity.
The cloud component aggregates sensor telemetry for each customer’s network, correlates malicious behavior across multiple machines, and presents our customers’ operations teams with a prioritized summary of the threats detected in their environments.
This is an Engineer 3 - macOS Engineer role in the engineering team that delivers the sensor (lightweight agent) on macOS. Engineers in the team own design and development of core features on the platform. Features will cross-cut most core OS subsystems such as file system, memory, process, and networking. Many features are also built in a way that they will have shared components across Windows and Linux.
- Design and develop software for deployment on macOS systems
- Own features from design to delivery
- Collaborate with multi-functional team in various physical locations
- Troubleshoot issues with the product as reported from customers responsively
- Other projects as assigned
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Can develop high-quality code in C/C++ and Swift, and can demonstrate that capability, through job experience, schoolwork, or contributions to community projects
- Experience on macOS developing product code with the following characteristics:
- high concurrency requirements needing strong use of multi-threading
- high reliability requirements
- detailed requirements on low-level operating characteristics (memory usage, efficient performance, correct conformance to external standards)
- Experience working on a team to ship major features and releases
- Able to communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a distributed team
- Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
BONUS POINTS:
- Prior experience working on Endpoint products, Cyber Security space, or networking technologies (e.g., network security, network protocols, or network infrastructure)
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.
If you need assistance accessing or reviewing this website, submitting an application, requesting an accommodation, or providing feedback on the job posting, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com.
Find out more about your rights as an applicant.
CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.
Notice of E-Verify Participation
Right to Work
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 $120,000 - $185,000 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.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote sensor operator jobs.
- Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance with current adjudication
- Hands-on experience operating EO/IR or multi-spectral sensor systems
- Proficiency with full-motion video exploitation and geospatial reporting
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or military UAS operator qualification
- Familiarity with ISR mission planning software and tasking workflows
- High school diploma or equivalent with military or law enforcement sensor experience preferred
Tips for Your Remote Sensor Operator Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote sensor operator openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your platform experience and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings. Remote roles fill fast once listed.
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote sensor operator employers care deeply about written clarity. Use your cover letter or application materials to demonstrate you can document sensor anomalies, relay operational updates, and flag issues in writing without needing a verbal follow-up from a supervisor.
Build a remote-ready sensor data portfolio
Compile documented examples of sensor data you have collected, processed, or interpreted independently. Even training projects or coursework outputs count. Remote employers want concrete evidence you can produce accurate results without on-site direction or real-time oversight.
Prepare for scenario-based remote interviews
Remote sensor operator interviews often include technical scenarios testing how you would handle equipment anomalies, data gaps, or connectivity issues without on-site support. Practice walking through your decision-making process out loud, since remote employers are evaluating your independent judgment as much as your technical knowledge.
Remote Sensor Operator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote sensor operator job?
Target companies that run distributed operations teams, including remote defense contractors, environmental data firms, and infrastructure monitoring companies that rely on operators who can work independently from any location. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and demonstrated proficiency with sensor platforms, data interpretation software, and remote coordination tools. A portfolio of past sensor data work or documented autonomous project experience gives you a real edge over candidates with similar credentials.
Which companies hire remote sensor operators?
Remote sensor operator roles are posted by ASML, Hidden Level, and SORONA and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These include remote-first defense contractors, distributed environmental monitoring firms, and technology service companies running sensor operations across multiple geographies without requiring on-site staff.
Can you get a remote sensor operator job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot and make judgment calls without on-site supervision from day one. Your best path is through smaller remote-first environmental or infrastructure firms that accept candidates who can show self-taught sensor platform skills, completed simulation or training coursework, and strong written communication that proves you can operate independently and report clearly without in-person oversight.
Do you need a degree for remote sensor operator jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated sensor platform proficiency, relevant certifications, and a verifiable record of autonomous technical work more heavily than a formal degree, particularly for contract and project-based remote roles. A degree in a related field helps with government-adjacent positions, but hands-on experience with specific sensor systems and clear documentation skills are often what close the gap for candidates without one.
Which industries hire the most remote sensor operators?
Most remote sensor operator openings sit in Technology & Software, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed teams managing sensor feeds and data collection across wide geographic areas, making remote operators a practical and cost-effective staffing choice.
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