AI Development Lead

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:

We are seeking an AI Development Lead to drive the design, development, and deployment of AI-powered solutions that optimize business processes, automate decision-making, and enhance enterprise data integration. This role requires a strong balance of technical expertise and business acumen, working closely with business units, product managers, and analysts to translate functional requirements into scalable AI and automation solutions.

The ideal candidate will have experience in sizing AI efforts, differentiating between automation and AI-driven approaches, and leading AI developers in building cutting-edge solutions, including LLMs, AI agents, and intelligent process automation. A deep understanding of business data (CRM, ERP, Financial, HR systems) and its role in AI-driven decision-making is essential.

What You'll Do:

• Understand and translate functional requirements from business units into AI-driven solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals.

• Evaluate and size AI efforts, differentiating between automation vs. AI-driven approaches to optimize implementation strategies.

• Collaborate with product managers and business analysts to prioritize AI initiatives, develop roadmaps, and execute strategies.

• Lead AI development teams, guiding engineers and data scientists in designing and deploying LLMs, AI agents, and intelligent automation solutions.

• Architect and implement machine learning models and AI-driven automation frameworks, integrating them into enterprise applications.

• Work with CRM, ERP, and other enterprise data platforms (Salesforce, SAP, Workday, NetSuite) to leverage structured and unstructured data for AI use cases.

• Ensure AI solutions align with enterprise security, compliance, governance, and ethical AI standards.

• Evaluate buy vs. build decisions for AI tools and frameworks, aligning with business needs and technical feasibility.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration between data engineers, developers, and business teams to ensure seamless AI integration.

What You'll Need:

• 10+ years of combined experience in Business Data Integrations, AI/ML development, AI-driven automation and enterprise technology leadership.

• Strong ability to understand functional business requirements, size AI efforts, and develop/lead AI automation solutions.

• Expertise in AI vs. automation decision-making, selecting the right approach based on business needs.

• Hands-on experience building and deploying LLMs, AI agents, and machine learning models in real-world applications.

• Proficiency in Python, R, or Java, with experience in ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.

• Deep understanding of enterprise business data (CRM, ERP, Finance, HR systems) and how AI can enhance decision-making.

• Experience integrating AI solutions with enterprise data platforms such as Snowflake, AWS/GCP/Azure Data Lakes, Salesforce, ERP, HR, and Finance applications.

• Proven ability to work with product managers and business analysts to prioritize AI projects and develop execution plans.

• Strong understanding of MLOps best practices, including model versioning, monitoring, and retraining.

• Experience leading and mentoring AI developers, fostering innovation and technical excellence.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to present AI strategies and insights to executive stakeholders.

Bonus Points:

• Familiarity with cloud-based AI/ML platforms (AWS SageMaker, Google Vertex AI, Azure ML).

• Expertise in AI-powered chatbots, NLP, and intelligent process automation.

• Experience in AI governance, compliance, and responsible AI adoption in an enterprise setting.

• Previous experience working in B2B SaaS, Financial Services, or Enterprise Applications.

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This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.

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 Resource Groups, geographic neighbourhood groups and volunteer opportunities to build connections

• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities

• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe

Right to Work

CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to equal pay for equal work in its compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $110,000 - $190,000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:05-12-2025