Data Scientist, Vectra AI
$140-180k
+equity plan
Using AI to detect cyber threats
Open for applications
Using AI to detect cyber threats
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$140-180k
+equity plan
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To make the world a safer and fairer place by using AI to see and stop threats before the become breaches.
Role
Who you are
- MS/PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Two years experience in a Data Science role
- Hands-on experience with machine-learning and statistical techniques
- Strong experience with Python and object-oriented programming
- Ability to work with datasets using SQL or other libraries (pandas, numpy, etc.)
- Familiarity with data structures and algorithms
- Linux and Git proficiency
Desirable
- Familiarity with Spark, Flink, or other distributed computing systems
- Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
- Database experience (SQL or NoSQL variants)
- Experience working in a software development team
- Programming experience in C++, Scala/Java, Go, or other languages
What the job involves
- As part of the Data Science team you will directly impact the product by modeling complex problems and developing production software
- Responsibilities:
- Leverage large datasets to develop machine-learning and statistical models that can differentiate between normal and attack behavior
- Own the prototyping, development, and testing of complex detection algorithms that implement these models and provide customers with real-time visibility
- Analyze detection algorithm performance and present key findings to business leaders
- Collaborate with Security Research, Data Engineering, and Software Engineering teammates
Our take
With the increasing advancement of technology, the need to keep our data safe and secure has never been greater. With cyber-attacks on the rise, companies are looking for ways to deter this problem.
Vectra AI has developed an AI-driven cyber security platform that detects attacker behaviors regardless of location. The company continuously creates unique algorithm models for a host of current and new threat scenarios. What sets it apart from its competitors is the fact that its AI platform excels in detecting, clustering, prioritizing, and anticipating attacks. Alerts uncover attacker methods in action and are correlated across customer environments to expose real attacks.
Vectra AI has seen considerable global growth through its continued focus on platform innovation. Its expansion into new markets and locations has firmly established it as one of the top (award-winning) cybersecurity options on the market.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 10 rounds)
Apr 2021
$130m
SERIES F
Jun 2019
$100m
SERIES E
Total funding: $352.3m
Company benefits
- Vectra is proud to offer competitive benefits plans and comprehensive wellness programs for employees and their families (Varies by Country)
- Unlimited PTO
- Healthcare Packages
- Global Wellness Days
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Parental Leave
- Fertility Assistance
Company values
- Customer First - We consistently put customers first and care deeply about their success. This is where trust comes from, which is essential in everything we do
- Integrity - We conduct business with integrity and don’t ignore it when the pressure is on. Passion plus integrity enables excellence to shine through naturally
- No Drama Teamwork - We engage in lively and challenging debates and have the courage to be open-minded and change our views. This is how Vectra ensures customer success
Company HQ
West Valley, San Jose, CA
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Leadership
Hitesh Sheth
(President & CEO)Former COO of Aruba Networks.
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