Manager, Data Science (Remote, ESP)
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Job description
CrowdStrike is seeking a Manager, Data Science to join our team building the next generation of AI assistants powered by large language models (LLMs). You will manage and work closely with other scientists, software engineers and product managers to provide mentorship, technical leadership and strategic direction, while driving innovation in our AI capabilities.
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 AI assistants that will revolutionise how we access information and interact with technology in the cybersecurity space. 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 new GenAI agents/LLMs, setting the technical direction for the team
- Recruit, lead and mentor a team of top-tier data scientists engaged in professional fields, like ML and LLMs
- Drive innovation in LLM applications, including novel approaches to reasoning, summarisation, and interactivity
- Make strategic decisions about GenAI model architectures, training approaches, and deployment strategies
- 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
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
- Proven track record of leading Data Science teams
- 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 optimisation techniques
- 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 AI
- 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
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Benefits & conditions
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.
