
Engineer III, Hardware Development (Remote)
Required skills
- server hardware development
- validation
- hardware validation methodologies
- benchmarking tools
- test automation
- server architectures
- CPU
- memory
- storage
- networking
Nice to have
- composable infrastructure
- disaggregated server architectures
- AI/ML hardware accelerators
- OCP
- OpenBMC
- datacenter environments
Role summary
CrowdStrike is seeking a Hardware Systems Engineer for its Hardware Development & Engineering team. This remote role involves validating new server designs, creating testing frameworks, and ensuring quality across the hardware ecosystem. Responsibilities include executing validation tests for components like server platforms and storage media, conducting power/thermal testing, contributing to automation frameworks, coordinating with partners, documenting findings, and maintaining testing infrastructure. The role requires proficiency in Linux, scripting languages (Python, Bash), and an understanding of modern server architectures and industry standards. Experience with AI technologies is also required.
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:
CrowdStrike is seeking a Hardware Systems Engineer to join the Hardware Development & Engineering team. In this role, you will be an essential part of a rapidly expanding hardware program that delivers excellence to both internal and external customers. You'll work closely with platform architects and hardware engineers to validate new server designs, create robust testing frameworks, and ensure quality across our hardware ecosystem. This position offers an unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge server technologies while building the tools and processes that ensure their reliability, security and performance.
What You’ll Do:
Execute validation tests for hardware components including server platforms, storage media, and emerging technologies (PCIe Gen6, DC-MHS, GPUs, etc)
Support validation plans for new server designs, conducting power/thermal testing and performance benchmarking
Contribute to automation frameworks for hardware testing, firmware validation, and component qualification
Assist in coordination with ODM/OEM partners on server integration projects
Document test results, procedures, and technical findings for new platforms
Maintain and operate hardware testing infrastructure
Collaborate with software teams on platform configuration optimization (BIOS, kernel, firmware)
What You'll Need:
Current US Citizen or Green Card holder
5+ Years of experience in server hardware development, testing, or validation at a SaaS, public cloud, CSP, or similar company
Hands-on experience with hardware validation methodologies, benchmarking tools, and test automation
Working knowledge of modern server architectures and key components (CPU, memory, storage, networking)
Familiarity with server BMC implementation and management interfaces (Redfish, IPMI)
Proficiency in Linux server environments and scripting languages (Python, Bash)
Understanding of industry standards (PCIe, NVMe, DDR)
Strong problem-solving abilities and effective written and verbal communication skills
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.
Bonus Points:
Exposure to composable infrastructure or disaggregated server architectures
Interest in AI/ML hardware accelerators and infrastructure
Familiarity with open hardware platforms (OCP, OpenBMC)
Understanding of power/cooling considerations in datacenter environments
Experience with containerization and cloud infrastructure concepts
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This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.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.For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:10-21-2026Sample Crowdstrike interview questions
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Build a scalable cache layer for distributed systems.
system designmedium - 2
How would you approach designing a distributed scheduler that ensures jobs run exactly once?
system designmedium - 3
How would you architect a scalable search engine that can index billions of documents?
system designmedium - 4
Maximum Depth of an N-ary Tree Find the maximum depth of an N-ary tree. Input: root = [1,null,2,null,3,null,4] Output: 4 Explanation: The tree is essentially a straight line, requiring a traversal that reaches a maximum depth of 4 layers.
codingmedium - 5
Pacific and Atlantic Water Flow Calculate water flow from a matrix to the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Input: heights = [[2,1],[1,2]] Output: [[0,0],[0,1],[1,0],[1,1]] Explanation: All cells can flow to both oceans because water can move to adjacent cells of equal or lower height or directly off the edges.
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