Data Scientist at Altoida

Altoida, Inc is making brain health smart and personal. Our innovative approach combines novel digital biomarkers (dBM) with immersive augmented reality (AR) and powerful artificial intelligence (AI). The result is a brain health platform built on more than 20 years of cutting-edge scientific research.  Our products are backed by peer-reviewed publications and multinational clinical trials and are built by our passionate team of scientists, clinicians, and engineers.  

Our Altoida family is united by 5 core principles:
1. We are data-first: data isn’t a buzzword to us, it’s at the core of our technology and in the DNA of our decision-making processes.
2. We are relentless: we know the impact our work will have on the world and are in pursuit of extremely lofty goals - we don't settle at “good enough.”
3. We are innovative: Our founders, executives, and early team members are united by a love of thinking differently and seeing groundbreaking ideas come to life.
4. We are thoughtful: From the way we treat each other to the way we unpack tough problems, we are considerate, respectful, and holistic.
5. We are adaptive: In a high-tech world, nothing is set in stone - we recognize and embrace that in our strategy and culture.

About the Role


We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our data science team on a permanent basis. As a data scientist, you will be helping to improve Altoida’s machine learning models using your knowledge of statistics, Neural Networks, and Bayesian Inference. Upcoming projects you will be working on are speech analysis, genetic analysis, and optimizing test sequences using Bayesian inference. #LI-Remote


Responsibilities

Collaborate with the data science team to continuously improve Altoida’s machine-learning models using your understanding of the problem domain
Envision, implement, and evaluate new features and approaches to help improve Altoida’s machine-learning models
Lead the implementation of methods for new feature domains such as speech analysis 
Translate data science requests from clients into novel classification models and statistics
Use state-of-the-art methods to validate newly developed models and procedures
Communicate with the clients and sales teams about Altoida’s data science offerings
Monitor incoming data to meet Altoida’s quality requirements
Review merge requests in data science repositories.
Assist in writing reports, publications, and patent applications
Look for opportunities to improve the current processes and implement best practices from the industry



Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, operations research, or an equivalent field
3+ years of industry experience in the field of data science or machine learning
3+ years of industry experience in python programming
Strong knowledge of tools like scikit-learn and TensorFlow
A thorough understanding of neural networks, Bayesian networks, ensemble learning, feature engineering, and feature selection methods
Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests, proper usage, etc.) and experience with their potential applications
Previous experience with voice analytics and time series analysis is a plus. 



About You

You work independently and proactively
You have a positive attitude
You are not afraid to voice your opinion
You produce positive results in a high-pressure environment
You prioritize tasks and complete assignments in a thorough and competent manner
You recognize areas to increase efficiency and contribute solutions
You are sensitive to the client’s needs and can develop warm client relationships
You have proficient oral and written communication skills and enjoy working in a team environment
You get excited about statistics, machine learning, and software development.
You have a master's degree in data science, statistics, biostatistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or an equivalent technical research-based field. A Ph.D. is a bonus.





Compensation
We offer competitive total rewards compensation. Our commitment to our employees includes benefit programs that are comprehensive, diverse, and designed to meet the various needs across our employee population. Throughout our global footprint and various business units, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through employee contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location, position, and/or business unit.

The full-time salary range is commensurate with experience.

Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Location
Altoida’s US headquarters is located in Washington, DC. The position is remote eligible, with minor travel expected.

Equal Opportunity
Altoida does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Altoida is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.