Data Scientist

Data Scientist Job Opening: Join Picarro's Innovative Team

Role Summary:

We are seeking a talented Data Scientist to drive the development of next-generation laser-based analytical instrumentation. This role involves high-precision molecular analysis of complex gas mixtures through advanced spectroscopic techniques. The successful candidate will analyze large datasets, develop cutting-edge algorithms, and enhance our spectroscopic analysis tools used globally. We are looking for a data scientist with experience in data modeling, machine learning, and statistical analysis who is keen to understand Picarro's core CRDS technology.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assessing the effectiveness of existing algorithms using batch processing frameworks, Jupyter notebooks, and Python scripts.
• Discovering relationships between real-world data and algorithm outputs for improved instrument understanding.
• Developing new algorithms based on analytical needs.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting our notebook templates.
• Contributing to our analytical repositories for data visualization and curation.
• Summarizing large datasets into actionable insights.

Must-have Qualifications:

• B.S. in Physics, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field; Ph.D. preferred.
• 2+ years of Python programming experience.
• 5+ years of data science and analytics experience.
• Proficiency in NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn, pandas, and Jupyter.
• Experience with HPC frameworks (Ray, SLURM, Dagster, Airflow) is preferred.
• Understanding of physical or chemical modeling, especially spectroscopic analysis, is preferred.
• Expertise in scientific data analysis and visualization.
• Experience in applying machine learning techniques to physical systems is desirable.
• Experience with Xarray is a bonus.
• Ability to manage, process, and visualize large scientific datasets efficiently.
• Independent motivation and strong technical leadership.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, across diverse audiences and expertise levels.

Salary & Benefits:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 - $160,000, determined by location, experience, qualifications, skills, and level of expertise.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans.
• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Employee Referral Program.
• 401K plan.
• Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.).
• On-site Health & Wellness programs (fitness challenges, outdoor bootcamp, flu-shots, etc.).

About Picarro:

Picarro is the global leader in optical spectroscopy for timely, trusted, and actionable data. Our solutions cover a wide range of applications such as natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, and ecology. Our software and hardware, backed by over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS), are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California, and are used in over 90 countries for their precision, ease of use, and reliability.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability status. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters/agencies.

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