Continuous Improvement Engineer (Remote) - Military veterans preferred

2025-06-24
CrowdStrike, Inc.
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Sunnyvale
California
94086
United States

CrowdStrike, Inc.

Full time

R23611

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our IT organization. In this role, you will work at the intersection of infrastructure software engineering and process optimization, collaborating closely with our Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and Service Desk (SD) teams to architect and implement mission-critical systems while driving operational excellence.


What You’ll Do:
Infrastructure & Workflow Optimization-
  • Design and build software systems for IT with a focus on IaaS and HPC engineering principles

  • Architect infrastructure and software solutions in unison for mission-critical systems

  • Map existing workflows using Value Stream Mapping and SIPOC diagrams to identify optimization opportunities

  • Apply developer experience principles to streamline engineering processes


  • Process Engineering & Analysis-
  • Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas of waste in current IT operations

  • Conduct thorough root cause analyses using 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and FMEA

  • Gather and analyze operational data (KPIs, production metrics, error rates) to drive decisions

  • Perform statistical analysis to identify trends and validate improvement efforts


  • Implementation & Leadership-
  • Lead CI projects from scoping through implementation to post-evaluation

  • Propose, test, and implement improvements to eliminate non-value-adding activities

  • Support change management efforts to ensure adoption of improvements

  • Promote a continuous improvement culture through coaching and workshops


  • Expected Outcomes-
  • Reduced operational costs through optimized infrastructure and processes

  • Improved product/service quality and reliability

  • Shortened lead times for service delivery and infrastructure changes

  • Enhanced employee engagement through streamlined workflows

  • Higher customer satisfaction through more reliable and efficient systems


  • What You’ll Need:
  • Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field

  • 3+ years of experience in infrastructure software engineering or DevOps roles

  • Proven experience with IaaS platforms and HPC environments

  • Strong software engineering background with focus on system architecture

  • Expertise in workflow optimization methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)

  • Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools


  • Advanced Python programming for automation and data analysis

  • Experience with Tableau and Snowflake for data visualization and analytics

  • Proficiency with Jira and ServiceNow for workflow management

  • Collaborative design experience using tools like Miro

  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices


  • Bonus Points:
  • Passion for building and optimizing mission-critical systems where proper engineering and ownership are essential

  • Strategic thinker who can balance technical architecture with process improvement

  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts to various stakeholders

  • Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities


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