Sr Data Scientist II - Applied Generative AI Research

Employment Type: Full time

Position Overview

CrowdStrike is seeking a Sr Data Scientist II to join our team driving Applied Generative AI Research and establishing enterprise-wide standards for Generative AI implementation. You will work closely with other Scientists, Software Engineers, and Product Managers to provide technical leadership and strategic direction, while accelerating the adoption and integration of AI capabilities across the organization.

You will shape the technical vision, mentor team members, and make high-impact decisions that influence the company's AI strategy. This is a unique opportunity to lead groundbreaking developments in Applied Generative AI research and establish frameworks that democratize AI throughout CrowdStrike’s ecosystem. Your work will help standardize and scale GenAI applications across various business units, revolutionizing how we leverage AI in the cybersecurity space. This opportunity presents a dynamic, growth-oriented startup environment for a driven, research-focused professional who can bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and practical enterprise implementation.

About CrowdStrike

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. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe, and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation, and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community, and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and architect the research strategy for Applied GenAI initiatives, establishing technical standards and frameworks for enterprise-wide implementation.
• Drive innovation in GenAI applications across business units, developing novel approaches for diverse use-cases while ensuring consistent quality and performance.
• Make strategic decisions about GenAI model architectures, training approaches, and deployment strategies that can scale across the organization.
• Mentor and guide Data Scientists while fostering a culture of excellence and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to standardize GenAI practices, collaborating with senior leadership to align technical strategy with business goals and ensure successful adoption.
• Represent CrowdStrike's technical excellence through publications, speaking engagements, and thought leadership.
• Establish best practices, technical standards, and evaluation frameworks for GenAI implementation that can be adopted company-wide.
• Design and implement processes for democratizing GenAI capabilities, making them accessible and usable across different teams and skill levels.
• Create documentation, guidelines, and training materials to enable successful GenAI adoption throughout the organization.

Requirements

• 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 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.

Bonus if You Have

• Patents

Application Instructions

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Company Information

• Company: CrowdStrike
• Industry: Cybersecurity
• Mission: To stop breaches and redefine modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform.
• Culture: Mission-driven, flexible, autonomous, focused on innovation and customer commitment.