Head of Generative AI
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Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
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
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary for this Principal Data Scientist role?
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Is this Principal Data Scientist position remote or office-based?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What are the key qualifications needed for this role?
Candidates need an advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field, 8+ years of applied machine learning/research experience with leadership in production-grade models, deep expertise in LLM training/deployment at scale, strong technical leadership including mentoring, advanced Python/Deep Learning/cloud knowledge, and expert GPU optimization skills.
What is the company culture like at CrowdStrike?
CrowdStrike cultivates a culture that gives every employee flexibility and autonomy to own their careers, with a dynamic, growth-oriented startup environment, relentless focus on innovation, and commitment to customers, community, and each other.
What makes a strong candidate for this Principal Data Scientist position?
A strong candidate will have demonstrated leadership in production ML models, deep LLM expertise, technical leadership experience including mentoring, and advanced skills in Python, deep learning, cloud, and GPU technologies, along with an advanced degree.
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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