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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 Team:
The CrowdStrike Detection Engine (CDE) team is building a powerful, next-generation platform designed to be a force multiplier for security teams. Our platform empowers customers who leverage multiple Falcon products to create and manage advanced, unified detections and content. This core platform capability is a strategic imperative for CrowdStrike, aiming to provide a competitive advantage that is difficult to replicate, ensuring our customers have unparalleled detection and response capabilities across the entire Falcon ecosystem.
About The Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Sr. Backend Engineer to join the CDE Platform team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and scaling the foundational services that orchestrate data, content, and execution logic across CrowdStrike’s products (e.g., NGSIEM, FCS, Endpoint). You will be a key driver in creating a highly performant, scalable, and resilient platform that processes internet-scale data streams and enables real-time detection generation.
This is a hybrid role based out of our office in NYC. Candidate should be comfortable visiting the office twice a week.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the design and implementation of core platform services that ingest, process, and route security events from different sources to various execution contexts.
- Drive the architecture for the Detection Content Management Platform (DCMP/CMS), creating advanced CI/CD and DevOps tooling to enable content authors to treat detections as code.
- Develop highly scalable and fault-tolerant microservices, leveraging languages like Go and technologies such as Kubernetes, Flink, and distributed databases (e.g., RocksDB).
- Contribute to the evolution of the Unified Detections Management (UDM) system, ensuring a consistent and comprehensive detection experience for all customers.
- Serve as a technical leader, mentoring mid-level and senior engineers, and driving cross-functional alignment on complex technical challenges.
- Architect and implement features related to cross-cutting concerns like Policy, Flight Control, and Observability, ensuring platform stability and operational excellence.
- Collaborate closely with Product Management and other engineering teams (Engine, UDM, Content) to translate strategic vision into well-defined, executable technical roadmaps.
What You’ll Use:
- Go (Golang)
- Java8
- Python
- git
- Cassandra
- Kafka
- OpenSearch
- Postgres
- Redis
- AWS Cloud
What You’ll Need:
- 8+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on large-scale distributed systems and internet-scale challenges.
- Deep expertise in one or more modern programming languages (Go preferred).
- Proven track record of architecting and delivering critical, highly available, and scalable platform services in a cloud environment (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
- Extensive experience with data streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Flink) and distributed computing concepts.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity or SIEM principles, data models, and content/rule authoring lifecycles is a significant plus.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience in a Staff-level role, driving multi-quarter initiatives, and influencing technical direction across multiple teams.
- Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
Bonus Points:
- Experience with query languages and runtime environments
- Familiarity with the challenges of low-latency, real-time event processing and pattern matching.
- Prior work in a security domain or building platforms for developers/content authors.
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 the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.
CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.
Compensation
The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $140,000 - $215,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.
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 Team:
The CrowdStrike Detection Engine (CDE) team is building a powerful, next-generation platform designed to be a force multiplier for security teams. Our platform empowers customers who leverage multiple Falcon products to create and manage advanced, unified detections and content. This core platform capability is a strategic imperative for CrowdStrike, aiming to provide a competitive advantage that is difficult to replicate, ensuring our customers have unparalleled detection and response capabilities across the entire Falcon ecosystem.
About The Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Sr. Backend Engineer to join the CDE Platform team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and scaling the foundational services that orchestrate data, content, and execution logic across CrowdStrike’s products (e.g., NGSIEM, FCS, Endpoint). You will be a key driver in creating a highly performant, scalable, and resilient platform that processes internet-scale data streams and enables real-time detection generation.
This is a hybrid role based out of our office in NYC. Candidate should be comfortable visiting the office twice a week.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the design and implementation of core platform services that ingest, process, and route security events from different sources to various execution contexts.
- Drive the architecture for the Detection Content Management Platform (DCMP/CMS), creating advanced CI/CD and DevOps tooling to enable content authors to treat detections as code.
- Develop highly scalable and fault-tolerant microservices, leveraging languages like Go and technologies such as Kubernetes, Flink, and distributed databases (e.g., RocksDB).
- Contribute to the evolution of the Unified Detections Management (UDM) system, ensuring a consistent and comprehensive detection experience for all customers.
- Serve as a technical leader, mentoring mid-level and senior engineers, and driving cross-functional alignment on complex technical challenges.
- Architect and implement features related to cross-cutting concerns like Policy, Flight Control, and Observability, ensuring platform stability and operational excellence.
- Collaborate closely with Product Management and other engineering teams (Engine, UDM, Content) to translate strategic vision into well-defined, executable technical roadmaps.
What You’ll Use:
- Go (Golang)
- Java8
- Python
- git
- Cassandra
- Kafka
- OpenSearch
- Postgres
- Redis
- AWS Cloud
What You’ll Need:
- 8+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on large-scale distributed systems and internet-scale challenges.
- Deep expertise in one or more modern programming languages (Go preferred).
- Proven track record of architecting and delivering critical, highly available, and scalable platform services in a cloud environment (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
- Extensive experience with data streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Flink) and distributed computing concepts.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity or SIEM principles, data models, and content/rule authoring lifecycles is a significant plus.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience in a Staff-level role, driving multi-quarter initiatives, and influencing technical direction across multiple teams.
- Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
Bonus Points:
- Experience with query languages and runtime environments
- Familiarity with the challenges of low-latency, real-time event processing and pattern matching.
- Prior work in a security domain or building platforms for developers/content authors.
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 the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.
CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program.
Compensation
The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $140,000 - $215,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Backend Software Developer
Target companies with a strong H-1B filing history
Employers who have sponsored H-1B workers before understand the process and are far less likely to back out mid-hire. Consistent filers signal genuine sponsorship infrastructure, not just good intentions during the interview.
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Backend developer roles generally qualify, but job postings that say 'bachelor's preferred' rather than 'required' can create problems at USCIS. Ask recruiters to confirm the position requires a degree in a specific technical field.
Apply before the H-1B registration window closes
H-1B registration opens in March each year. If you're targeting an October 1 start date, you need an offer in place before then. Timing your job search around this window significantly improves your chances of a clean transition.
Australian citizens should actively pursue E-3 roles
The E-3 visa has no lottery and a 10,500 annual cap that has never been filled. Backend developers with Australian citizenship can start as early as four to six weeks after receiving an offer, bypassing the H-1B wait entirely.
Highlight cloud and system design experience in your application
Employers filing H-1B petitions for backend roles need to demonstrate the position requires specialized expertise. Resumes that emphasize distributed systems, API architecture, or cloud infrastructure make the specialty occupation case stronger from the start.
Browse Migrate Mate for roles that explicitly offer sponsorship
Most job boards don't filter by sponsorship availability. Migrate Mate is built specifically for visa holders and lists backend roles from employers already willing to sponsor, saving you the step of screening each company individually.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does backend software development qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Backend software development is one of the most consistently approved specialty occupations under the H-1B visa program. USCIS requires that the role demands a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field, such as computer science, software engineering, or information technology. Roles requiring general business degrees or where any degree satisfies the requirement are more likely to face a Request for Evidence.
Do I need a computer science degree specifically, or will other fields work?
USCIS requires a degree in a field directly related to the job duties, not necessarily computer science specifically. Software engineering, information systems, mathematics, and electrical engineering have all supported successful H-1B petitions for backend roles. What matters is a logical connection between your degree field and the technical work described in the job offer. Unrelated degrees can be compensated for with progressively responsible work experience in some cases.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for backend developer roles?
The H-1B lottery selects roughly 25 to 30 percent of registrations in a typical year, meaning most applicants don't get selected on the first attempt. However, backend developers at cap-exempt employers, such as universities or certain nonprofits, are not subject to the lottery at all. Australians can bypass the lottery entirely through the E-3 visa. Migrate Mate lists roles from both cap-subject and cap-exempt employers so you can identify which path applies to each opportunity.
Can I switch backend developer jobs while on an H-1B?
Yes, and H-1B portability makes it relatively straightforward. If your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires, you can start the new role as soon as the petition is received by USCIS, without waiting for approval. The new job must be in the same or a similar occupational classification as your current role, which is rarely a problem for backend developer positions.
Are backend developer roles commonly sponsored at startups, or mainly large tech companies?
Both sponsor, but the process differs. Large companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have dedicated immigration teams and sponsor hundreds of H-1B workers annually, making the process more predictable. Startups can and do sponsor, but smaller companies sometimes lack the infrastructure or legal support to navigate the process smoothly. When evaluating startup offers, ask directly whether they have sponsored visas before and whether they work with an immigration attorney.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Backend Software Developer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.