Director, AI Engagements and Operations (Remote)

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity awards

Wellness programs

Vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Professional development

Employee networks

Office culture

Job summary

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Director of AI Engagements and Operations to align the AI strategy with R&D and product delivery across CrowdStrike’s product portfolio. You will report to the Senior Director of Data Science Strategy and lead diverse teams in a complex cybersecurity AI environment.

You’ll drive strategic AI initiatives, communicate across time zones, and manage strategic partner engagements while delivering measurable customer value and advancing responsible AI practices.

Qualifications

• MS or equivalent required or preferred with 12+ years in AI/Strategy.
• Proven expertise in AI, generative AI, ML, and AI product strategy.
• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Work at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, engagement, and operations.
• Drive AI strategy across business leadership to scale AI initiatives.
• Prioritize initiatives and manage complex research and product delivery pipelines.
• Organize and convert research into actionable thought leadership and partnerships.

Skills

AI strategy

Product management

Cybersecurity

Generative AI

ML Ops

Leadership

Cross-timezone collaboration

Education

MS or equivalent

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:

The Data Science team is expanding and is looking for a Director of AI Engagements and Operations. We're investing in a Director with skill in strategic AI strategy, leading teams of varied skill sets, AI partner engagements, and operational execution in a complex Cybersecurity AI environment. Your primary focus will be to use CrowdStrike's AI Strategy to align the R&D and product delivery functions in the Office of the Chief AI Officer across the array of CrowdStrike products. You will be reporting to the Senior Director of Data Science Strategy.

What You'll Do:

• Work at the intersection of AI, Cybersecurity, Engagement, and Operations
• Engage with leadership across the business to drive AI throughout the company
• Stay aware of and incorporate applicable trends and innovations into our research pipeline where they make sense and communicate where they do not
• Be strategic and ruthless in your prioritization
• Be an agent of change
• Set organizational goals and success targets
• Relentless focus on holistic company outcomes while delivering intentional customer value
• Create order out of complex environments
• Organize raw research into thought leadership
• Drive strategic partner AI engagements

What You’ll Need:

• MS or equivalent preferred plus 12+ years working in AI/Strategy
• Expertise in product management
• Expertise in AI
• Expertise with cyber security
• Expertise in Generative Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and ML Ops
• Effective communicator and planner that can build consensus within a large team
• Expertise in working across timezones and geographic regions
• Experience building resilient and robust systems
• Experience in a leadership role

Bonus Points:

• Experience with productionizing Generative AI models
• History of thought leadership blogs or papers
• Marketing experience
• Experience with executive communications

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

EEO/DEI Statement:

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.

If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail] for further assistance. Find out more about your rights as an applicant. CrowdStrike participates in the E-Verify program. Notice of E-Verify Participation Right to Work CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $195,000 - $290,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off. For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here. Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:10-14-2026

Company History:

CrowdStrike was founded in 2011 to fix a fundamental problem: The sophisticated attacks that were forcing the world’s leading businesses into the headlines could not be solved with existing malware-based defenses. Founder George Kurtz realized that a brand new approach was needed — one that combines the most advanced endpoint protection with expert intelligence to pinpoint the adversaries perpetrating the attacks, not just the malware. There’s much more to the story of how Falcon has redefined endpoint protection but there’s only one thing to remember about CrowdStrike: We stop breaches.