Join Elastic: Senior Security Data Scientist

Elastic, a leading provider of free and open-source search solutions, powers enterprise search, observability, and security built on a single technology stack that can be deployed anywhere. Our solutions enable real-time, scalable data usage across various applications, from document search to infrastructure monitoring and threat hunting. Recognized by thousands of organizations worldwide, including Barclays, Cisco, eBay, Fairfax, ING, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, The Mayo Clinic, NASA, The New York Times, Wikipedia, and Verizon, Elastic supports mission-critical systems globally. Founded in 2012, Elastic operates as a distributed company, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment with Elasticians across the globe. Learn more at .

About the Team

Our Elastic Security team specializes in AI-driven Security Solutions for SIEM and Endpoint products. The Security ML team focuses on research, design, and development of AI and ML solutions, driving innovation in this field. We're looking for a Senior Security Engineer with Data Science expertise to join our ML team, where you'll contribute to developing cutting-edge models that secure our users against emerging threats. Our globally distributed team values positivity, inclusion, collaborative learning, and transparent communication. Join a diverse group of skilled Researchers, ML Engineers, Data Scientists, and Developers with extensive domain expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ML solutions for Endpoint Security.
• Perform data analysis to identify new solutions and enhancements.
• Collaborate with the Security ML team and other teams to build, deploy, and maintain ML models.
• Establish a long-term vision for monitoring model performance to detect concept drift and determine retraining frequency.
• Enhance models over time by leveraging both implicit and explicit feedback.

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience in building Security solutions (Endpoint, Network, UEBA, etc.).
• Proficiency in Python programming.
• Experience with testing methodologies (unit tests, integration tests, regression tests).
• Skilled in data analysis to support data quality decisions.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive code reviews.
• Comfortable working in a fully-remote environment.
• Effective communication skills with diverse stakeholders in different time zones and disciplines.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and seek assistance when needed.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with designing, training, and evaluating models using popular ML frameworks.
• Familiarity with AWS or GCP.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes.
• Experience with Buildkite or other CI/CD tools.

Compensation & Benefits

The typical starting salary range for this role is $154,000—$243,600 CAD. This is a base salary role without a variable compensation component. Employee compensation within the salary range is based on factors like education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and organizational needs.

As part of our total rewards package, this role is eligible to participate in Elastic's stock program. Other benefits include:

• Company-matched Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings.
• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family in various locations.
• Flexible work locations and schedules for many roles.
• A generous number of vacation days annually.
• Double your charitable giving with matching up to $1500 (or local currency equivalent).
• Up to 40 hours per year to support volunteer projects.
• Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave.

Additional Information

Elastic is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We believe diverse perspectives enhance creativity and innovation. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.

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