Data Scientist Expert

Come join the company that is reinventing cloud security and empowering businesses to thrive in the cloud. As the fastest-growing startup ever, Wiz is on a mission to help organizations secure cloud environments that will accelerate their businesses. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent. Our Wizards from over 20 countries work together to protect the infrastructure of our hundreds of customers, including over 50% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re the leading player in a massive and growing market, but it’s still early enough for you to make a significant impact. At Wiz, you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our record growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow the best companies to move faster. SUMMARY We’re looking for a Data scientist Expert to join us and spread the power of Wiz. As a Data Scientist you will be responsible for driving research and development of autonomous AI agents and LLM-powered systems at Wiz. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to explore, innovate, and implement AI-driven solutions to tackle emerging threats, examine cloud security features, and enhance the company’s security posture. WHAT YOU’LL DO Lead applied research on AI agents and LLM-driven features in the Wiz platform - from autonomous threat investigation agents to AI-powered security operations workflows Cover a range of features - from leveraging LLMs to enhance customer investigation experience to novel usage of AI for cloud security Collaborate with engineering teams to design, build, and maintain production pipelines Work closely with the Security Research and Product teams to define research goals Conduct experiments and evaluate the performance of AI models, algorithms, and techniques using real-world datasets and simulated environments Stay abreast of cutting-edge AI methodologies, frameworks, and tools and apply them to improve security solutions' accuracy, efficiency, and scalability WHAT YOU’LL BRING An M.S. or Ph.D. degree in computer science, statistics, or related field OR equivalent work experience 5+ years of experience in leading data science and machine learning projects, with significant hands-on work building LLM-based applications or AI agents Deep practical experience with LLMs - prompt engineering, fine-tuning, model selection, and understanding trade-offs across providers and model families Experience with distributed cloud systems - hands-on familiarity with cloud-native architectures at scale Strong knowledge of deep learning models and common model architecture such as transformer models Knowledge of programming languages that are used in AI research, such as Python, and experience with AI frameworks (e.g., Hugging Face, LangChain, OpenAI, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, and come up with creative solutions to challenging problems Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and presentation skills Advantage: Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, attack vectors, and defense mechanisms Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Wiz is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Wiz will process your personal data in accordance with Wiz's Privacy Policy.