Cloud Engineer Intern - Spring 2026

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. Our University Recruiting program is dedicated to attracting and cultivating the future leaders of this industry. This program offers paid positions for students and recent grads, designed to provide exposure to work that makes an impact while being supported through a structured experience with seasoned professionals. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role:

As an engineering intern at CrowdStrike, you’ll work alongside the best and the brightest engineering talent in the industry and contribute to the meaningful work in our engineering teams. We are looking for engineering interns to work in the following areas: Cloud, Sensor, Security Research and Frontend.

What You'll Do:

• Participate in design and development of software with cross platform deliverables

• Work with cutting edge technologies and languages across the entire development stack

• Build elegant solutions for complex technical problems in the native languages

• Help ensure software and systems are designed and implemented to the highest security standards

• Develop system design and coding best practices for engineering teams

• Learn about our massively scalable distributed architecture

What You’ll Need:

• Currently enrolled at a four university, currently working towards a CS/Engineering degree, graduating between June 2026- August 2027

• Development experienced with one or more of the following: Python, C/C++, or Go

• Able to communicate, collaborate, and work effectively in a distributed team.

• Familiarity and experience with Agile process

• Can think about and write high quality code and can demonstrate that capability, be it through job experience, schoolwork, or contributions to community projects.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with Linux, Go, AWS, Kafka, GRPC, Chef, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Bamboo, Git

• Data storage: RDBMS, NoSQL, and caching technologies, e.g. PostgreSQL, Cassandra, Redis, Memcached

• Computer and/or network security experience/understanding

• Contributions to the open source community (GitHub, Stack Overflow, blogging)

• OS system understanding for core concepts and subsystems (Linux, XNU, FreeBSD, etc)

• Experience responding to security events, including front-line analysis and escalation, on hacktivist, cybercrime, and APT activity.

• Other technical security certifications or security-related academic background, such as coursework, projects, or capture-the-flag competitions, will be a plus.

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What You Can Expect:

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards

• Paid holidays (including birthday holidays) and 401k matching (where applicable)

• Professional development opportunities including workshops, tech talks, and Executive Speaker Series

• Assigned mentors from across the company for continuous support and feedback

• Participation in companywide initiatives including FalconFIT, Wellness Programs, and Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections

• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities

• Ownership of impactful projects that move the company forward

• 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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