About this role

CrowdStrike is hiring a mid-level Database Engineer in the data engineering function based in Melbourne, Australia. The posting calls out experience with Python, AWS, GCP, Kubernetes.

Role: Database Engineer
Function: data engineering
Level: mid
Track: Individual contributor
Employment: Full-time
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted: Jun 25, 2026

Job description

from CrowdStrike careers

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. 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:

CrowdStrike is looking to hire an experienced Engineer to the Data Services team to help us take our database systems to the next level. We’re looking for a highly-technical, hands-on engineer, who loves to work with data plane services like Cassandra, ElasticSearch/Opensearch, Kafka, Redis, Valkey, MySQL, PostgreSQL and is comfortable building automation around large-scale cloud-based critical systems. We’ll be looking at candidate CVs with an eye on achievement -- what you’ve accomplished in the past tells us the most about what you can do for us in the future.

What You'll Do:

Maintain a deep understanding of the data components - including Cassandra, ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, Kafka, Zookeeper, MySQL and PostgreSQL, and use that understanding to operate and automate properly configured clusters.
Operate and manage databases in Kubernetes (K8s) environments, including cluster orchestration, container image management, and workload deployment.
Design and implement Kubernetes-native solutions for data services, including StatefulSets, persistent volumes, and resource management for stateful applications.
Develop infrastructure services to support the CrowdStrike engineering team's pursuit of a full devops model.
Work closely with Engineering and Customer Support to troubleshoot time-sensitive production issues, regardless of when they happen.
Keep petabytes of critical business data safe, secure, and available.

What You’ll Need:

Configuration management (Chef)
Scripting in Python and bash
Experience with large scale datastores using technologies like Cassandra, ElasticSearch, Kafka, Zookeeper, and MySQL.
Hands-on experience operating and managing databases in Kubernetes environments, including container orchestration, StatefulSets, persistent storage, and resource optimization.
Proficiency with Kubernetes tools and concepts: kubectl, Helm, YAML manifests, networking, storage classes, and cluster administration.
Experience with large-scale, business-critical Linux environments
Experience operating within the cloud, preferably Amazon Web Services, GCP and OCI
Proven ability to work effectively with both local and remote teams
Track record of making great decisions, particularly when it matters most
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
A combination of confidence and independence with the prudence to know when to ask for help from the rest of the team
Bachelor's degree in an applicable field, such as CS, CIS or Engineering
Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.

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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.

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