Data Scientist/Developer

POSITION TITLE:  Data Scientist/Developer

POSITION SCOPE:

Supports Data Science and Software Development for Caelum Research Corporation, located at 7361 Calhoun Dr Rockville, MD 20855, in support of Caelum’s research project to apply AI for the detection and analysis of biological hazards. The successful candidate will also participate in other AI/ML initiatives, both operational and solutioning for new opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Software development and analysis in support of Caelum’s current and future AI/ML projects and programs.
• Business development including solution development and technical writing in support of AI/ML or related business opportunities for Caelum.
• Support automation of Caelum workflow and internal initiatives.
• May participate in Caelum’s other programs such as Cybersecurity as appropriate and needed.

REPORTING/INTERFACE RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to Caelum’s Director of Emerging Technologies with matrixed guidance and direction from Caelum’s Chief Technology Officer.
• Participates as a member of Caelum’s Business Development (BD) Team and supports BD projects and initiatives as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum B.S/B.A. in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field including a concentration in Data Science or equivalent training.
• Demonstrated proficiency, with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience as a software developer or engineer, or data architect/scientist.
• Experience and demonstrable expertise with the following technologies: Linux, Anaconda, Panadas, SciPy, NumPy, sci-kit learn, Karas, Python ideally including experience with Parallel Processing and threading, MySQL, POST/GET API development, Data visualization and advanced data manipulation in Excel.
• Experience and understanding of the following Data Science methods, techniques and tools:
  • Data transformations between TEXT, CSV, JSON, and hash formats
  • Image Processing and analysis such as vector analysis, Euclidean space analysis
  • Predictive Modeling and supporting techniques and technologies such as clustering, analysis of density functions, and probability.
  • Data Visualization and representation in dashboards and other formats
  • Knowledge of and experience with Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) is highly desirable
  • Only the U.S. citizen or permanent resident will be considered for this position

COMPENSATION AND OTHER FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS AT HIRE:

Base salary is open. This position is an incentive-oriented position; in addition to base salary and comprehensive fringe benefits, the successful candidate will be eligible for additional incentive compensation such as bonus, which is directly related to work performance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The essential functions of this position are in the office environment and using computers, and occasionally out-of-town travels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Caelum is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Point of Contact:

Please submit your resume to Career-hq@caelum.com.

DISCLAIMER:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.