Data Scientist - Gen AI (Remote)

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.

About the Role: CrowdStrike is seeking an Applied Researcher to join our team building greenfield next-generation AI that stops breaches and is powered by large language models (LLMs), deep learning, and other modern AI techniques. You will work closely with other scientists and software engineers to provide technical leadership and strategic direction, while driving innovation in our AI capabilities. As part of our team, you'll enjoy unique advantages that blend research depth with industry impact. You'll have access to vast, proprietary datasets unavailable elsewhere, significant GPU computing infrastructure capable of supporting our in-house LLM training initiatives, and the opportunity to see your research directly impact real-world cybersecurity challenges.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and architect the research strategy for applying AI to cybersecurity.
• Drive innovation in AI applications, including novel approaches to reasoning, summarisation, and interactivity.
• Make strategic decisions about GenAI model architectures, training approaches, and deployment strategies.
• Implement cutting edge ML/AI research in the context of cybersecurity.
• Build production ready AI systems that operate at CrowdStrike's massive scale.
• Mentor and guide scientists while fostering a culture of engineering excellence.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and collaborate with senior leadership to align technical strategy with business goals.
• Represent CrowdStrike's technical excellence through publications, speaking engagements, and thought leadership.
• Establish best practices, technical standards, and evaluation frameworks for the team.

What You’ll Need:

• Advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of applied machine learning / research experience, with demonstrated leadership in developing production-grade models.
• Deep expertise in LLM and deep learning training and deployment at scale.
• Have a bias-for-action, ability to make high-judgement decisions, and be comfortable in the face of ambiguity.
• Strong technical leadership experience, including mentoring teams and driving technical strategy.
• Advanced knowledge of Python, Deep Learning frameworks, and cloud technologies.
• Expert-level understanding of GPU technologies and optimisation techniques.
• Outstanding communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Track record of solving complex technical challenges at scale.

Bonus Points:

• Strong research portfolio with publications in leading AI journals and conferences.
• Experience with cybersecurity applications of machine learning.
• Track record of successful research-to-production implementations at scale.
• History of contributions to open-source ML projects.

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.