Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
This role stands out in SaaS because endpoint security platforms rely on a small, high-impact component on customer machines, the macOS sensor, to deliver cloud-delivered protection. Work at this layer sits at the intersection of SaaS product expectations and operating system realities, where reliability, performance, and compatibility directly shape the service customers experience.
For a long-term SaaS engineering career, the value is in building software that must operate continuously in varied, real-world environments while integrating with a broader, multi-platform product. Experience with concurrency, resource constraints, and troubleshooting field-reported issues translates well to other SaaS domains that ship agents, SDKs, or edge components, including observability, device management, and data security.
The role is best suited to engineers who enjoy owning features end to end and who are comfortable reasoning about low-level macOS subsystems as well as cross-team integration. It will fit someone who prefers deep technical problem solving, careful engineering trade-offs, and collaboration across distributed engineering groups, rather than purely application-layer development.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
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 also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. 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:
This is a macOS Engineer role in the 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. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with our multi-platform endpoint developers and various teams across the organization. You'll be part of a dynamic environment where collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing are valued. At CrowdStrike, we believe in investing in our employees' growth and development.
About the Team:
You'll be joining our macOS Platform Sensor 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 a platform for products and features that empower customers with prevention, detection, and response capabilities.
What You'll Do:
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
Bonus Points:
#LI-CW1
#LI-Remote
#HTF
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.
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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 - $180,000 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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