Sr. Data Scientist - GenAI (Remote)

Overview

Crowd Strike seeks a Sr 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, shaping the technical vision by bringing leading-edge AI technology into our product, contributing to production systems, and making high-impact decisions that influence the company\'s AI strategy.

This is a dynamic, growth-oriented startup environment for a driven, research-focused professional, focused on groundbreaking developments in cybersecurity AI to help keep our customers safe.

• 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 Gen AI 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 Crowd Strike’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 Crowd Strike\'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 (Ph D or Masters) in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• 8+ 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.
• 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

• 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 groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections.
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.
• Great Place to Work Certified across the globe.
• Equal Opportunity

Crowd Strike 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 base all employment decisions on valid job requirements and do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.

If you need assistance accessing or reviewing information or submitting an application, please contact recruiting@crowdstrike. com for assistance.

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