Principal Applied Scientist, Splunk

Artificial Intelligence

$162.6-279.4k

Salary varies depending on location of applicant; + eligible for incentive compensation

Tensorflow

PyTorch

Mid, Senior and Expert level

Remote in US

Data security & observability platform

Be an early applicant

Data security & observability platform

1001+ employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceDeep TechAnalyticsInternet of ThingsMachine LearningSaaSCyber Security

Be an early applicant

$162.6-279.4k

Salary varies depending on location of applicant; + eligible for incentive compensation

Tensorflow

PyTorch

Mid, Senior and Expert level

Remote in US

1001+ employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceDeep TechAnalyticsInternet of ThingsMachine LearningSaaSCyber Security

Company mission

To allow clients to focus on the business outcomes that data can deliver by helping organisations use their data to answer questions, take actions, and achieve business objectives

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

PhD in Computer Science or a related field with at least 4 years of experience OR MS in Computer Science or related field with at least 7 years of industry experience
Deep understanding of ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and programming languages commonly used in AI research
In-depth knowledge and proven track record in AI/ML technology, including deep learning, time series modeling, natural language processing, and unsupervised learning
In-depth knowledge and proven track record in Generative AI technology and Large Language Models (LLM)
Experience developing large-scale, complex models and deploying them in production systems
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate research insights into practical solutions that address real-world challenges
Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience in mentoring and guiding junior researchers or team members
Experience in the Cybersecurity and/or Observability industry is preferred

What the job involves

As the Principal Applied Scientist in the Artificial Intelligence group, you will be responsible for developing the core AI/ML capabilities to power the entire Splunk product portfolio and help our customers to drive their journey to digital resiliency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior team members, and help drive the scientific roadmap of the area
Lead the development of core AI/ML models and algorithms that drive our product’s key use cases in the cybersecurity and observability domains
Collaborate closely with software engineers, data scientists, and product managers to integrate generative AI solutions into our products and services
Stay up to date with the latest research and developments in the field of AI/ML, and ensure that these advancements are properly incorporated into our technology roadmap
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members to ensure the development of their skills
Actively participate in cross-functional discussions and strategic decisions related to AI research directions and product roadmaps

Our take

Splunk was founded to produce software for searching and analysing machine-generated data for clients. The platform provides live data insights and is an attractive option due to its flexibility, scalability and ability to process real time data.

The company has evolved significantly since being founded, implementing developments in augmented reality, machine learning and mobile technology. Further, the company's transition to the cloud has allowed it to provide new offerings, and proved its ability to move with market trends.

Acquired by Cisco in 2024, Splunk now benefits from Cisco's user protection, breach protection and threat intelligence capabilities. The company will continue to deliver its security products, and also has plans to enhance its portfolio moving forwards.

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Company

Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)

Sep 2007

$25m

SERIES C

Jan 2006

$10m

SERIES B

Total funding: $40m

Company benefits

Paid parental leave
Work from home opportunities
Health Care and Insurance
Paid Time Off
Education reimbursement
Electric car charging stations
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Stocked kitchens
Gym discounts/onsite fitness centers
Pet insurance discount
Student loan resources
Cool workspace with collaborative environments
529 College Savings Plan

Company HQ

South Beach, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Gary Steele

(EVP & GM of Splunk at Cisco, not founder)

Was CEO and President of Splunk before it became a Cisco company. Previously CEO at Proofpoint and Portera, VP at Sybase, and Market Development Manager at Sun Microsystems.

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