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. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. 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 proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. 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.
About the Role:
CrowdStrike is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join our team building the next generation of risk scoring and prioritization in Exposure Management. You will work closely with other scientists, software engineers and product managers to provide technical leadership and strategic direction, while driving innovation in our Risk Analytics capabilities.
You will shape the technical vision, mentor team members, and make high-impact decisions that influence the company's Exposure Management strategy. This is a unique opportunity to lead research and development of Exposure Management insights, bringing together data from across CrowdStrike to help customers proactively secure their environment. This opportunity presents a dynamic, growth-oriented startup environment for a driven, research-focused professional.
What You’ll Do:
Lead and architect the research strategy for risk and posture scores, utilizing data from across CrowdStrike
Drive innovation in risk prioritization, including novel approaches to data classification
Work hand-in-hand with software engineers to productionize new algorithms and models
Enable observability of existing algorithms to inform future updates
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 You’ll Need:
Bachelors’ Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics or a related field
8+ years of applied machine learning / research experience, with demonstrated leadership in developing production-grade models
Advanced knowledge of Python, Deep Learning frameworks, and cloud technologies
Strong technical leadership experience, including mentoring teams and driving technical strategy
Deep expertise in training models / deployment at scale
Outstanding communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders
Track record of solving complex technical challenges at scale
Bonus Points:
Patents or significant intellectual property contributions in cybersecurity or risk modeling
Track record of successful research-to-production implementations at scale
Experience with cybersecurity applications of machine learning
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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards
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Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
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Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
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Paid parental and adoption leaves
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Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
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Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
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Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
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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. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.
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