About Us Design Interactive Inc. is an innovative leader in human performance-enhancing technology that supports industries including military first responders and medical personnel. We specialize in augmented reality (AR) virtual reality (VR) artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven training solutions to enhance decision-making training and operational performance. Our team is dedicated to advancing human performance through cutting-edge technology and research helping organizations achieve greater efficiency safety and effectiveness. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Purpose of Position:
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Lead Data Scientist who will play a critical part in advancing research and development using cutting-edge data science techniques. You will support DIs teams by providing expertise and technical products related to data science and engineering including (but not limited to) time-series data processing multimodal data modeling algorithm development anomaly detection optimization models tuning large language models and advances in AI/ML. THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A UNITED STATES SECURITY CLEARANCE. Primary Responsibilities: - Lead and mentor data scientist and machine learning engineers fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning
- Provide regular feedback through one-on-one meetings performance reviews and coaching.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers designers and stakeholders to define project goals and technical requirements.
- Ensure adherence to best practices standards and company policies.
- Build and maintain models for various business problems and content recommendations.
- Support the construction and implementation of data measurement frameworks to track key performance indicators and assess the impact of product features.
- Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences including product managers stakeholders and senior leadership.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: - Proven experience applying a strong scientific foundation to contextualize and interpret multimodal data.
- Applied research and development experience with data preparation & analysis data cleaning (including signal processing) knowledge extraction & interpretation coding and deployment (e.g. Python).
- Proven experience developing designing constructing and maintaining data structures models physical databases and algorithms rather than relying on out-of-the-box solutions.
- Experience leading predictive modeling and programming especially with unstructured data; provide project examples to demonstrate ability
- Applied research experience using machine learning/artificial intelligence techniques to accomplish various types of detection/classification and prediction.
- An understanding of underlying theories and experience developing solutions using multiple advanced modeling approaches such as the following: machine learning reinforcement learning algorithm design data analysis image analysis feature extraction and pattern recognition.
- Ability to succinctly translate technical findings to non-technical people; experience writing technical reports and grant proposals.
- Comfort in ambiguity to lead research related to a specific domain and provide actionable recommendations.
- Demonstrate strong visualization skills (i.e. ability to tell a story with data; turn data into insight)
Education:Masters in Engineering Computational Neuroscience Quantitative Physiology Data Science Mathematics Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Statistics or related field with strong experience in data processing and modeling.
Experience:Minimum 7 years direct experience working with complex data. Travel: Position requires a minimum amount of local overnight and extended travel.
Physical Functions/Environment: Position requires a moderate to high amount of local overnight and extended travel. Physical requirements involve performing general office activities.
What We Offer:
- A real pathway for contributing meaningful work that supports military readiness and saves lives.
- Empowerment and autonomy to perform impactful work with tangible results.
- Flexible 9/80 work schedule where employees work 80 hours over nine days instead of ten.
- Ten paid holidays (and one additional floating holiday) throughout the year.
- Paid Time Off (first year prorated depending on start date)
- Retirement Savings Plan with 401k match opportunity
- Benefits including elective Medical Dental Vision and Short-Term Disability coverage.
- Company paid Basic Life Insurance AD&D Long-term Disability and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds experiences and abilities including those from underrepresented communities in technology.
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