Engineer III - Platform Data Engineer (Remote)
At a glance
Mid-level Data Engineering role at CrowdStrike. Remote, United States · full-time · $120,000–$185,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Run Airflow and Superset in production, handling setup, configuration and ongoing administration
- Use Terraform to manage infrastructure-as-code for the data platform
- Build CI/CD pipelines that support platform services and data workflow releases
- Set platform security rules, access permissions and compliance controls; maintain DBT models and OpenMetadata catalog entries
- Automate platform work and data processing with Python, while guiding junior engineers technically
What you bring
- At least five years combining infrastructure and data engineering, including five years of advanced Python work
- A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline
- Deep experience administering Apache Airflow and managing Superset or a comparable BI platform
- You can qualify for CJIS clearance as a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Who this fits
This mid-level remote U.S. role suits an engineer who can own data-platform infrastructure and services while providing technical guidance to junior colleagues. You must be prepared for recurring background and fingerprint checks, and meet the citizenship or permanent-resident condition for CJIS clearance.
From the employer
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:
We're seeking an experienced Platform Data Engineer to architect, deploy, and operate the core data infrastructure and platform services underpinning CrowdStrike's analytics ecosystem. This role sits at the intersection of infrastructure and data engineering, owning the reliability, scalability, and performance of our data platform.
What You'll Do:
Deploy, configure, and administer core platform tooling including Airflow, and Superset in production environments
Manage infrastructure-as-code (IaC) for data platform components using 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 code for platform automation and data processing
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
What You'll Need:
Must be eligible for CJIS clearance (requires U.S. citizenship or Green Card/permanent resident status).
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
5+ years of combined infrastructure and data engineering experience
Advanced Python programming (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.
Bonus Points:
Master's degree in relevant field
Experience with cybersecurity data
Contributions to open-source projects
Knowledge of machine learning pipelines
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.
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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.
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Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:11-08-2026
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