Sr. Engineer - Platform Data Engineer
Job Description
Build and operate CrowdStrike’s core platform data infrastructure that powers analytics across the company.
Responsibilities
- Deploy, configure, and administer core platform tooling, including Apache Airflow and Apache Superset, in production environments
- Manage data platform infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) with Terraform
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for platform services and data workflow deployments
- Implement and enforce platform security, access controls, and compliance standards
- Develop and maintain data models using DBT and catalog assets within OpenMetadata
- Write efficient Python for platform automation and data processing
- Provide technical leadership by mentoring junior engineers
Requirements
- Eligibility for CJIS clearance (requires U.S. citizenship or Green Card / permanent resident status)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- 8+ years of combined infrastructure and data engineering experience
- Advanced Python programming experience (5+ years)
- Expert knowledge of Apache Airflow deployment and administration
- Strong experience deploying and managing Apache Superset (or similar BI platforms)
- Cloud platform expertise across AWS, GCP, Azure, or OCI, including IAM, networking, and managed services
- Infrastructure-as-Code proficiency
- Container orchestration experience with Kubernetes and/or Docker in production
- Knowledge and experience with DBT and OpenMetadata
- SQL and data modeling expertise
- Experience with data security and compliance requirements
- Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency, and drive business outcomes
Technologies
- Airflow, Superset, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, DBT, OpenMetadata, Python, Apache Airflow, Apache Superset
- AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI, IAM
- Kubernetes, Docker
- SQL
- AI technologies
Benefits
- 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
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (remote) | Salary: USD 164,000 - 295,000 per yearly | Experience: 8+ years
Bonus Points
- Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Experience with cybersecurity data
- Contributions to open-source projects
- Knowledge of machine learning pipelines