Sr. Data Scientist, GenAI (Bucharest)

Undelucram.ro on behalf of:

Crowdstrike SRL

About the Role:

CrowdStrike is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to join our team building the next generation of AI assistants powered by large language models (LLMs). You will work closely with other scientists, software engineers and product managers to provide 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 revolutionize 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
• Drive innovation in LLM applications, including novel approaches to reasoning, summarization, and interactivity
• Make strategic decisions about GenAI model architectures, training approaches, and deployment strategies
• Mentor and guide Data Scientists while fostering a culture of engineering excellence
• 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:

• 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
• 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 optimization techniques
• Outstanding communication skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Track record of solving complex technical challenges at scale
  
  

Bonus if You Have:

• 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