Senior/Staff Data Scientist

Ceribell, Inc; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity opportunities

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Bonuses

Cell phone stipend

Paid time off

13 Paid Holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Ceribell, Inc. is seeking a talented data scientist/algorithm engineer to advance biomedical EEG-based neurology classification. You will design state-of-the-art time-series classifiers for neurological indications and work with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a PhD and 7+ years of experience in signal processing, ML, and clinical data. You will mentor juniors, ensure regulatory validation, and stay at the cutting edge of neurodiagnostics.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics or equivalent.
• 7+ years of research/industry experience in signal processing, time-series analysis, ML and algorithm development.
• Proficient in Python and/or Matlab and/or R.
• Experience with biological signal processing and biomedical applications.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented and collaborative mindset.
• Experience with large-scale biomedical datasets and handling noisy/imbalanced data.

Responsibilities

• Design classification algorithms for neurological indications using time-series analysis and ML.
• Analyze data trends and patterns and communicate results with clear objectives.
• Collaborate with business and clinical stakeholders to define project needs and communicate results.
• Select and implement evaluation metrics balancing technical accuracy and clinical relevance.
• Document and validate models to comply with regulatory requirements for medical device algorithms.
• Mentor junior data scientists and interns, providing technical direction and feedback.
• Manage multiple projects independently and prioritize tasks to meet milestones.
• Stay updated with ML and neurodiagnostics advancements to keep algorithms state-of-the-art.

Skills

Time-series analysis

Machine learning

Signal processing

Deep learning

Python

Matlab

R

Biological signals

Statistical analysis

Data preprocessing

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering/CS/Statistics

Job description

Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography(“EEG”) platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting, and is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN's across the country. Our entire team is driven by a shared commitment to transforming the landscape of critical care through our rapid seizure detection technology, come join the movement!

Position Overview

We are looking for a talented data scientist/algorithm engineer who is passionate about biomedical applications and has a strong background in machine learning, pattern recognition, signal processing and time-series analysis. The successful candidate will join the data science team and will be responsible for design and development of new state-of-the-art classification algorithms that will take the field of EEG neurodiagnostics to the next level.

What you’ll do

• Use time-series analysis, statistical signal processing and machine learning techniques to design classification algorithms for various neurological indications
• Analyze data for trends and patterns, and interpret data with a clear objective in mind
• Collaborate with business and clinical stakeholders to define project needs and communicate results of the models/analytical solutions designed
• Select and implement appropriate evaluation metrics to assess the performance of algorithms and models, considering both technical accuracy and clinical relevance.
• Document and validate models and perform statistical analysis to comply with regulatory requirements for medical device algorithms
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists and interns, fostering their growth by providing technical direction, feedback, and support
• Manage multiple projects independently, effectively prioritizing tasks and aligning deliverables with key milestones to ensure timely and successful outcomes
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in machine learning and neurodiagnostics to ensure the algorithms are state-of-the-art

What we’re looking for

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or equivalent disciplines
• 7+ years of relevant research and/or industry experience in signal processing, filtering, statistical data analysis, time-series analysis, pattern recognition, feature engineering, machine learning and algorithm development
• Proficient in Python and/or Matlab and/or R or similar programming languages
• Experience and interest in biological signal processing and algorithm development for biomedical applications
• Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented and collaborative
• Experience with large-scale datasets, including preprocessing, cleaning, and handling noisy or imbalanced data in a biomedical context
• Proven ability to work independently, define scope and and manage complex technical projects from concept to deployment
• Experience with advanced machine learning techniques, such as deep learning architectures (e.g., CNNs, RNNs) and their application to time-series data
• Strong preference for experience in neurodiagnostics or EEG data processing and algorithm development

Compensation Range

$184,000 - $200,000 USD

A candidate’s final salary offer will be based on their skills, education, work location and experience, and thus it may differ from the posted range. Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell’s corporate compensation plan. Note, the above description is not all-encompassing and Ceribell reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time.

In addition to your base compensation, Ceribell offers eligible employees the following

• Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role)
• Equity opportunities
• 100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees
• 100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Flexible paid time off
• 13 Paid Holidays + 3 Company Wellness Days
• Excellent parental leave policy
• Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
• Joining a mission-minded organization!

Application Deadline

Ongoing

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