CrowdStrike is seeking a Sr. Data Scientist II, GenAI to join the team building next-generation AI powered by large language models and modern AI techniques to stop breaches. This role involves providing technical leadership, driving innovation in AI capabilities, and making high-impact decisions that influence the company's AI strategy.
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 We're Looking For
- Advanced degree (PhD 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.
- 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.
Nice to Have
- 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.
Technical Stack
- Python
- Deep Learning frameworks
- Cloud technologies
- GPU technologies
Team & Environment
You will work closely with other scientists and software engineers.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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
Work Mode
This is a remote position based in ESP.
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.
