Sr. Data Scientist (Hybrid)

CrowdStrike; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

Wellness programs

Generous vacation

Parental leave

Professional development

Employee networks

Office culture & amenities

Great Place to Work Certified

Job summary

CrowdStrike is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to help build the next generation of risk scoring and prioritization in Exposure Management. You will lead research, mentor teammates, and guide technical strategy while collaborating with engineers and product managers to drive innovative analytics.

This role offers a dynamic environment in which you will shape technical vision, deploy production-grade models at scale, and influence CrowdStrike's approach to cybersecurity analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics or related field.
• 8+ years of applied ML/research experience with leadership in production-grade models.
• Strong Python and deep learning framework skills; experience with cloud technologies.
• Proven technical leadership, mentoring teams and driving strategy.
• Excellent communication to influence senior stakeholders.
• Track record solving complex technical challenges at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead and architect the research strategy for risk and posture scores across CrowdStrike.
• Drive innovation in risk prioritization and data classification.
• Collaborate with software engineers to productionize new algorithms and models.
• Ensure observability of existing algorithms to inform future updates.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and align technical strategy with business goals.
• Represent CrowdStrike's technical excellence through publications, talks, and thought leadership.
• Establish best practices, technical standards, and evaluation frameworks for the team.

Skills

Python

Deep Learning

Cloud technologies

Technical leadership

Communication

Scale models

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Data Science

Tools

Python

DL frameworks

Cloud platforms

Job description

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 technologiesStrong 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

Benefits Of Working At CrowdStrike:

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
• Paid parental and adoption leaves
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

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.

CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy‑related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay‑offs, return from lay‑off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements.