CrowdStrike is seeking a Principal Algorithms Researcher to invent new AI/ML algorithms and learning methods for cybersecurity problems, scaling them to petabytes of data. The role involves working at the intersection of AI and Threat Research, understanding analyst workflows, and defining research challenges. The ideal candidate will have expertise in building AI and agentic systems, driving data science projects, and a PhD or equivalent experience. The role primarily focuses on data (L0) but also involves building agentic systems (L4).

This role focuses on researching nation-state adversary operations and targeted intrusions by performing malware reverse engineering, developing automation tools for analysis and tracking, and creating signatures for threat detection. The goal is to produce actionable intelligence reports and enhance understanding of malicious tools and malware.