About CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike stands as a global leader in cybersecurity, safeguarding people, processes, and technologies that power modern organizations. Since 2011, our unwavering mission has been to stop breaches using the world's most advanced AI-native platform, the Falcon platform. This cloud-native solution delivers real-time protection across endpoints, cloud workloads, identity, and data, serving customers across all industries. CrowdStrike's remote-first culture empowers every CrowdStriker with flexibility and autonomy to own their careers, fostering innovation and a fanatical commitment to customers, community, and each other. As a Great Place to Work Certified™ company worldwide, we prioritize belonging, equal opportunity, and support for veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Role Overview

CrowdStrike is seeking a Sr. Data Scientist, GenAI for a remote position in Spain to spearhead the development of next-generation AI assistants powered by large language models (LLMs). In this leadership role, you'll provide technical direction, mentor teams, and drive high-impact decisions shaping our AI strategy in cybersecurity. Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and product managers in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. Leverage the Falcon platform to revolutionize information access and technology interaction, stopping breaches before they start. This is your chance to lead groundbreaking GenAI innovations at the forefront of cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Research and Architecture

Architect the research strategy for new GenAI agents and LLMs, setting the team's technical direction and driving innovation in reasoning, summarization, and interactivity.

Strategic Decision-Making

Make pivotal decisions on GenAI model architectures, training methods, and deployment strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Team Mentorship

Mentor Data Scientists, foster engineering excellence, and establish best practices, technical standards, and evaluation frameworks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Lead initiatives with senior leadership and represent CrowdStrike through publications, speaking engagements, and thought leadership in AI and cybersecurity.

Qualifications & Requirements

To excel as Sr. Data Scientist, GenAI at CrowdStrike, you'll need an advanced degree (PhD or Masters) in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field, plus 8+ years of applied machine learning and research experience with production-grade models. Deep expertise in LLM training and deployment at scale is essential, alongside strong technical leadership in mentoring teams. Proficiency in Python, deep learning frameworks, cloud technologies, and GPU optimization is required. Outstanding communication skills to influence stakeholders and a track record of solving complex challenges at scale are key. Bonus for patents, AI publications, cybersecurity ML experience, research-to-production success, and open-source contributions.

Benefits & Perks

CrowdStrike offers market-leading compensation with equity awards, comprehensive wellness programs for physical and mental health, competitive vacation, holidays, and paid parental/adoption leaves. Enjoy professional development for all levels, employee networks, volunteer opportunities, and a vibrant remote-first culture with world-class amenities. Our commitment to equal opportunity ensures a inclusive environment where everyone thrives.

Career Growth

At CrowdStrike, career ownership is core to our remote-first culture. This Sr. Data Scientist role offers limitless growth through technical leadership, cross-functional impact, and innovation on the Falcon platform. Mentor teams, influence company strategy, and build a research portfolio with publications and patents. Our mission-driven focus on stopping breaches provides endless opportunities to advance in AI and cybersecurity.

Why Join CrowdStrike

Join a mission that matters: stopping breaches with cutting-edge GenAI on the Falcon platform. Thrive in a remote-first culture valuing autonomy, innovation, and community. With top compensation, equity, and perks, CrowdStrike empowers you to lead AI revolutions in cybersecurity while growing personally and professionally in Spain's tech landscape.

Role FAQs

Is this role remote?

Yes, fully remote in Spain (ESP), embracing CrowdStrike's remote-first culture.

What salary can I expect?

Estimated €90,000 - €150,000 yearly, based on cybersecurity/tech rates in Spain with buffer.

Do I need cybersecurity experience?

Preferred but not required; strong GenAI/ML expertise is primary.

What makes this role unique?

Lead GenAI for cybersecurity AI assistants, directly impacting the Falcon platform and global breach prevention.

How does CrowdStrike support growth?

Through mentorship, professional development, thought leadership, and equity in a high-growth company.