AI Engineer

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.

About the Role:

The Red Team conducts a variety of offensive security assessments and cyberattack simulations, in addition to managing CrowdStrike's Bug Bounty program. This position will be crucial as we lean into Generative AI to support and scale the team's capabilities. The successful candidate will build agents, develop a methodology for evals, and help design the infrastructure to support the entire ecosystem.

We do not require candidates for this role to have prior security industry experience, though we do expect interest in offensive security, ethical hacking, and adversarial tradecraft.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and implement AI agents and workflows for offensive security applications, including automated web application testing and advanced adversary tradecraft simulation

• Architect and execute comprehensive evaluations to optimize GenAI agent performance and identify the most suitable Large Language Models (LLMs)

• Build reusable components and frameworks that the whole team can leverage for their GenAI use-cases

• Research and implement techniques to improve LLM inference, such as fine-tuning

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for Generative AI and Machine Learning within the team

• Gather requirements and learn from the team on offensive security techniques

What You'll Need:

• 2+ years of experience in an engineering role

• Proven experience designing and implementing generative AI applications utilizing LLMs, either professionally or on your own

• Deep understanding and practical experience with core Generative AI concepts and techniques, including embedding models, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), attention mechanisms, and similarity search

• Strong Python development experience writing clean and maintainable code

• Ability to learn low level topics, such as protocols (HTTP) and Windows internals, to then implement in code

• Clear thinker and efficient communicator (i.e. written and verbal).

• Go-getter attitude and can work independently

• Able to take high level requirements and lead the project to completion

• The ability to work remotely with teammates across the organization and maintain healthy working relationships.

Tech Stack (prior experience not required):

• Python

• Docker

• AWS

• Git

Bonus Points:

• Existing knowledge in cybersecurity, red teaming, and/or penetration testing

• Experience with advanced GenAI architectures, particularly in building autonomous agents and multi-agent systems

• Experience with front-end development, such as JavaScript and CSS, or modern front-end libraries such as React

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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture

• 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.

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