We are hiring a Senior Data Science Engineer to help analyze our experiments, models, and data sets. As part of the data research team, you will work at the intersection of experimentation, data infrastructure, and engineering. Your data analysis will be crucial contributions to our research goals and shape the direction of the company as a whole.

Strongly Preferred Skills & Background: 

• MS in Computer Science or Mathematics (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years experience in machine learning and/or data science
• Excellent data visualization and communication skills
• Ability to iterate and deliver on new ideas quickly
• Eager to test new technologies and learn new skills
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Experience working with broad datasets in variable format
• Comfortable operating and developing in a Linux environment
• High degree of self-motivation and initiative

Also Helpful: 

• Experience with human annotator data 
• Understanding of deep neural networks
• Experience with neuroscience, cognitive science, or other brain sciences 
• Previous work in a team on large-scale Python projects

Benefits: 

• Year-End week-long shutdown, 3 weeks paid vacation & 9 holidays
• 100% Premium paid health insurance
• Monthly transit or parking benefit provided by Perceptive Automata
• Flexible spending & dependent care accounts
• Health care reimbursement account (50% or more of your deductible covered by Perceptive Automata) 
• Eye & dental insurance
• Flexible maternal & paternal leave
• Equity-based compensation
• Efficient 401K plan

Perks: 

• Modern urban office space with natural light and greenery
• Lunch provided daily by local Union Square Restaurants
• Unlimited healthy snacks & beverages
• Journal clubs, guest speakers & learning opportunities
• In-office gaming, board games & books
• Office lending library
• Company outings
• Diverse events organized by team members on an ad-hoc basis

Company Overview: 

Perceptive Automata is a machine learning and computer vision company started by Harvard and MIT scientists that is developing a novel approach to help make autonomous vehicles safer. We are supported by top Silicon Valley investors and global car makers and are growing rapidly in response to increasing demand for this technology.