Data Scientist

Aquabyte; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquabyte, a data-driven aquaculture technology company, is seeking a Data Scientist to develop and deploy algorithms for our on-camera and cloud software. You will be responsible for software and machine learning model development across the data stack, from data ingestion to result interpretation.

This is a remote role based in the United States with Eastern Time Zone hours; preference for candidates in PA, NY/NJ/CT, GA, or New England.

Responsibilities

• Interact with databases and data infrastructure.
• Perform in-depth data analytics and build statistical inference models for biological processes.
• Collaborate with engineers on AI initiatives to understand weight and health of fish populations.

Job description

Aquabyte is seeking a Data Scientist to help develop and deploy new algorithms to fish farms across the world. You'll be responsible for software and machine learning model development of our on-camera and cloud software.

Remote Role (East Coast Time Zone Preferred):

This is a remote position, with candidates expected to work within Eastern Time Zone hours. Preference will be given to applicants located in Pennsylvania, the Tri-State area (NY, NJ, CT), GA or New England, ensuring alignment with our team's operational needs and collaboration efforts.

Our mission

Aquabyte is on a mission to revolutionize the sustainability and efficiency of aquaculture. It is an audacious, and incredibly rewarding mission. By making fish farming more efficient and viable, we aim to promote healthy (for the fish and environment) production of low carbon protein and mitigate one of the biggest causes of climate change. Aquaculture is the single fastest growing food-production sector in the world, and now is the time to define how technology is used to harvest the sea and preserve it for generations to come.

We are a diverse, mission-driven team that is eager to work alongside kindred spirits. If this vision inspires you please get in touch.

Our product

We are currently focused on helping salmon farmers better understand their fish population and make environmentally sound decisions. Through custom underwater cameras, computer vision, and machine learning we are able to quantify fish weights, detect the health status, and generate optimal feeding plans in real time. Our product operates at three levels: on-site hardware for image capture, cloud pipelines for data processing, and a user-facing web application. As a result, there are hundreds of moving pieces and no shortage of fascinating challenges across all levels of the stack.

Above all, Aquabyte is a customer-driven company. Our product development is dictated by the needs of fish farmers and we prioritize customer delight in everything we do. We are committed to building a global, collaborative team.

The role

As a Data Scientist you will be responsible for interacting and managing databases and data infrastructure. Conducting in-depth data analytics and building statistical data inference models of biological processes. This role is on the AI team where we focus on developing so on understanding the weight and health of individual fish and fish populations. You will work closely alongside engineers with years of industry and academic experience.

Job posting details for Data Scientist at Aquabyte in Pittsburgh, PA. Compensation / salary range: 130,000 - 170,000 USD, yearly.