Engineering Manager - Android Team (Remote)

  • CrowdStrike
  • Sep 21, 2022
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

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About the role:

CrowdStrike is hiring an Engineering Manager in the Mobile Product Group (PG) to lead the team developing Falcon for Mobile for Android, the solution that provides Mobile Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) for Android devices.

What you'll do for us:

Your primary role will be to support the Android engineering team in delivering new features for Falcon for Android, as well as maintaining the existing codebase. This will mean working in a fast-paced environment where you need to meet ambitious deadlines while maintaining a high quality product and codebase.

You will be expected to nurture a healthy and inclusive work environment based on mutual trust and respect. The Android team is based in the EU and the US, and the Mobile PG overall is highly distributed, so you will ensure the team can work effectively across multiple time zones. One of your key responsibilities will be to retain talent and grow the current team while maintaining a strong and positive culture.

You will be expected to quickly develop expertise on Falcon for Android, and leverage this to coordinate cross-PG engineering efforts to ensure the successful delivery of our projects, as well as collaborating with product managers, sales, and support staff from across the global CrowdStrike team. You will also be expected to meet with customers to understand their needs and provide support.

You will also be part of the Mobile PG leadership team, and will work with them to define the strategic vision for Falcon for Android and the overall roadmap for the PG.

What we need from you:

Management experience running an engineering team, with a proven track record of:

Building and executing an engineering roadmap

Creating an inclusive work environment based on mutual trust and respect

Hiring and developing engineering talent

Technical expertise:

Experience building system- or kernel-level software in mission critical environments

Excellent software design and problem-solving ability

Passion for engineering excellence, security, and performance

Teamwork:

Strong collaboration and communication skills, able to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively at all levels, from executive staff to engineers

Experience working with colleagues in a variety of roles including engineering, program & product management, support, and sales

Experience building consensus among passionate team members

Remote:

Experience working in remote and distributed environments

Above and beyond:

Experience in some of the following areas is desirable:

Building software for Android or Linux

Building software in Java or Kotlin

Reverse engineering ARM64 or other architectures

Security research

Cybersecurity or intelligence

Agile project management

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

Remote-first culture

Market leader in compensation and equity awards

Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive and inclusive health benefits

Physical and mental wellness programs

Paid parental leave, including adoption

A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities

Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration

We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone feels seen, heard, valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.

CrowdStrike is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.