We are hiring a Software Engineer (Python) to program visual stimuli for experiments and analyze and interpret the resulting data. You are expected to work with senior scientists to design new experiments, to write the code to run the experiments, integrate them into our existing data architecture, and to examine the results. As a member of our small team, your contributions will have an out-sized effect on our research efforts and the direction of the company as a whole.

Strongly Preferred Skills & Background: 

• Strong programming skills in Python and javascript
• Familiarity with code repositories
• Experience working with broad datasets in variable format
• High degree of self-motivation and initiative

Also Helpful: 

• Experience with machine learning and data science techniques
• Experience with psychological experiments, human psychophysics, or vision science 
• 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 for others on (or near) the road. We are supported by top Silicon Valley investors and global car makers and are growing rapidly in response to increasing demand for this technology.