Machine Learning Scientist

About Tacit

Responsibilities

• Design and implement state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms for processing multimodal biosignals, including time series, spatial, and spectral data.
• Build and optimize neural network architectures.
• Develop and evaluate multimodal learning techniques to fuse information from multiple sensor modalities.
• Iterate rapidly on model prototypes for real-time inference on custom hardware.
• Create and maintain a robust evaluation framework for benchmarking model performance across datasets and participants.
• Collaborate closely with a diverse team, including hardware engineers, neuroscientists, and product, to align models with user needs.

Requirements

• PhD in computer science, machine learning, computational neuroscience, or related fields (or equivalent industry experience).
• Expertise in deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and fluency in Python.
• Track record of publishing or deploying machine learning models in real-world systems.
• Independent work ethic, flexibility, and resourcefulness.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfortable in fast moving startup environment, excited to build independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with human-machine interaction systems such as automatic speech recognition or neural interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with consumer wearables or custom hardware.
• Knowledge of low-latency inference techniques and model optimization for edge devices.

Details

Benefits

• Competitive equity package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Visa sponsorship
• 4% 401k matching