Position Name: Senior Data Analyst
Location: Lincoln, MA, Boulder, CO, DC Metro, San Francisco Bay Area
Employment Type: Full-time
Citizenship: US Citizens only
Start Date: Oct 31, 2024
Notes: Direct Hire. No third-party assistance is approved for this role.
About The Job: At Jaxon, we aim to make AI trustworthy. Adopting large language models (LLMs) in corporate settings is hindered by the “hallucination problem,” where AI models produce inaccurate or entirely fabricated responses. This issue is preventing LLM use for regulated industries and high-risk applications. This role is crucial in overcoming these challenges.
Jaxon’s Domain-specific AI Logic (DSAIL) technology forms the foundation of most of our deployments. This role will enhance DSAIL’s capabilities in addressing complex data analysis and prediction challenges.
As a Senior Data Analyst you will work closely with internal and external teams to analyze large datasets, generate meaningful insights, and support data-driven decision-making for both product development and strategic initiatives. The ability to work with unstructured data and familiarity with cloud environments will be essential to succeeding in this role.
The Basics Of This Role Require The Ability To
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work with cross-functional teams to support data-driven insights and analysis, contributing to product enhancements and workflow optimization
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Manage and analyze large datasets, focusing on data preprocessing, feature extraction, and presenting findings to improve decision-making processes
- Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, particularly in handling unstructured data. Fluency in Python for data analysis is essential
Soft Skills
- Able to context switch as needed
- Able to classify different projects with different goals
- Able to communicate clearly and precisely - not just abstractions and "lines-and-boxes"
- Strong attention to detail, with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Nice-To-Haves
- Experience with security classification guidance for DoD subsystems
- Understanding of formal grammar specifications
- Previous experience in a startup environment
About Jaxon: Jaxon is a leading provider of machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions. We are committed to helping our customers solve complex problems with AI. Our products and services are used by businesses of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 companies.
What Makes Jaxon Different?
- Human First: Our leaders get it — life happens. Whether it’s flexible working hours or understanding the need for a mental health day, we prioritize your well-being. Our CEO recognizes that happy people do the best work and he backs that up with an empathetically led culture – and I’m not just saying that because he’s going to read this post.
- Laid-Back Culture: We know that the best work comes from a place of comfort and authenticity. At Jaxon, you’re encouraged to be yourself, dress casually, and embrace your quirky side. It’s just one of the benefits of being an early-stage, high-growth startup.
- Tech Lover's Dream: From hackathons to tech talks with industry leaders, we fuel our passion for innovation with constant learning and development opportunities.
- Grunt Work to Grand Projects: Every task you tackle, big or small, matters. You think I’m writing job descriptions for fun? Sometimes things need to get done and it’s an all hands on deck situation to get them to the finish line. We're looking for team players who understand that achieving groundbreaking AI innovations sometimes involves rolling up your sleeves to tackle the essential, yet less glamorous tasks.
- Excited about the prospect of free snacks, massages, and a hot tub at the office? You might have to keep looking, as we're a fully remote team. However, if you ever feel the need to switch up your work environment, you’re always welcome at our office space in Lincoln, Massachusetts—includes a dartboard for slow afternoons.
Added Perks
- Unlimited PTO: (seriously!)
- Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Competitive Salary: We provide competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience
- Stock Options: All compensation plans include stock options - join now and benefit from future acquisitions
- Holidays Off: ALL federal holidays are paid time off
About You: You're the type of person who's naturally driven—not necessarily because you built a rocket in your backyard as a kid, but because you have a genuine curiosity about the world of technology. In your spare time, you might find yourself deep-diving into technology subreddits, following the latest industry trends, or exploring which companies are innovating and how. Your passion isn't just about staying informed; it's about thinking how you can take these emerging concepts and scale them up, make them faster, or more impactful. At Jaxon, we're looking for someone who sees a baseline and instinctively wants to build beyond it. If you’re ready to take what exists and make it extraordinary, you’ll fit right in.
Job Description
The engineering team at Jaxon warned me that all engineers hate when job descriptions specify bullet lists of X years of experience in technology Y such that time_exists(Y) < X. With that being said, there are no hard tech requirements, but experience with the python ML ecosystem and with LLMs is a big plus. Additionally:
- Active security clearance is a bonus
- 2 or more years equivalent professional or military experience
- All candidates must derive backpropagation on a whiteboard (Just kidding! Made you blink.)
We are looking for somebody who thrives in an environment where day-to-day priorities and tasks may rapidly change. The role is not a fit if you value "business as usual".
We value team members who are bold enough to pitch creative ideas, even if they're still rough around the edges or might not make the final cut.
Education And Length Of Experience
Preferably applicants will have a bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or similar, however at Jaxon, we value skills and dedication over degrees. We strongly encourage people without degrees to apply if you have at least 5 years of experience.
Jaxon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.