Sr. Software Engineer - Release (Remote)

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:

We are CrowdStrike, a fast-growing security company that protects our wide range of customers from cybersecurity attacks. We are looking for a hands-on, detail oriented Release and Operations Engineer to manage the end-to-end release, triage, and observability of Cloud releases. We're investing in Release engineers who are energetic, eager to learn, flexible, and capable of managing large scale/complex engineering projects in a fast-paced environment. As a Release Engineer you will focus on the Release Management lifecycle, which includes coordinating and management of releases across multiple teams. You will also help build automated release processes in support of deploying various applications across our environments. When necessary you will provide tools and services to the engineering teams and delivery teams to ensure quality releases. You will be responsible for managing multiple releases across multiple environments collaborating with multiple groups.

What You'll Do:

• Display the ability to collaborate, while still driving a release process end to end

• Manage End to End process of Cloud release pipelines

• Establish consistent release management processes and cadence

• Facilitate cross-department coordination of release management functions

• Develop scripts and automation tools used to build, integrate, and deploy software releases to various platforms

• Track and manage a multi-platform release calendar

• Inform staff and management of multiple worldwide business units (including subject matter experts, design teams, and technology teams) of release risk and work to effectively mitigate it

• Measure release cadence and effectiveness using common metrics across the platform portfolio and identify opportunities for greater efficiency

• Define common mechanisms for rollback and standards for capturing release-related performance indicators

• Ensure accurate and efficient release blocker meetings

• Continually work towards making improvements in the release process.

• Lead and coordinate go-live activities

What You'll Need:

• Familiarity with common CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, or Bitbucket

• Other tools/languages Jira, Confluence, Splunk, Python, Go

• Problem solver who can work with multiple releases in a fast paced environment

• Experience working in a release management capacity for software development

• Ability to to collaborate with multiple teams to diagnose and debug complex issues

• Experience with Systems Development Lifecycle, specifically Agile/Scrum.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

• Must work effectively and professionally with cross-functional groups across divisions, worldwide, as part of a team.

• Must exhibit meticulous attention to detail, and have the ability to make good, timely decisions.

• Comfort with proactively and independently driving for results in small team environments. 

#LI- Remote

#LI-JC1 

#HTF

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture

• 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.

Right to Work