Principal Data Scientist, GenAI (Bucharest) at Crowdstrike

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • 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 training / deployment at scale
  • 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 optimization techniques
  • Outstanding communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders
  • Track record of solving complex technical challenges at scale

Responsibilities

  • Lead and architect the research strategy for new GenAI agents/LLMs, setting the technical direction for the team
  • Drive innovation in LLM applications, including novel approaches to reasoning, summarization, and interactivity
  • Make strategic decisions about GenAI model architectures, training approaches, and deployment strategies
  • Mentor and guide Data 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

Skills

LLMs
Generative AI
GenAI Agents
AI Assistants
Machine Learning
Data Science
Reasoning
Summarization
AI Research

Crowdstrike

Cloud-native endpoint security solutions provider

About Crowdstrike

CrowdStrike specializes in cybersecurity, focusing on protecting businesses from cyber threats through cloud-native endpoint security solutions. Their main product, the Falcon platform, includes services like Falcon Pro, which replaces traditional antivirus with next-generation antivirus that integrates threat intelligence, Falcon Insight for endpoint detection and response, and Falcon Device Control to manage connected devices. Unlike many competitors, CrowdStrike's services are subscription-based, allowing clients to choose different levels of protection based on their needs. The company serves a diverse clientele, including many Fortune 100 companies, and is recognized as a leader in the cybersecurity field, known for its effectiveness in threat detection and response.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$468MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Remote-friendly culture
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
Comprehensive health benefits + 401k plan
Paid Parental Leave, including adoption
Wellness programs
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Open offices have stocked kitchens, coffee, soda and treats

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Lumos could challenge CrowdStrike's market share.
Recovery from last year's outage may still affect customer trust and future sales.
Pressure to demonstrate ROI by 2025 could challenge CrowdStrike's financial transparency.

Differentiation

CrowdStrike's Falcon platform offers cloud-native endpoint security solutions, a key differentiator.
The company serves 44 of the Fortune 100, showcasing its strong market presence.
CrowdStrike's proactive threat hunting sets it apart in cybersecurity threat detection.

Upsides

Partnership with SonicWall opens new SMB market segment for CrowdStrike.
Recognition as a leader in ransomware prevention boosts CrowdStrike's market credibility.
Gamified learning initiatives help address cybersecurity skills gap, benefiting future talent pipeline.

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