Signal and Image Processing Scientist

Jobtailor; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Los Angeles is seeking a highly qualified algorithm and data scientist with a PhD or postdoc in a STEM field to analyze data, evaluate algorithms, and prototype enhancements for robust software.

You will collaborate with signal and image processing scientists and software engineers, work on machine learning, vision tasks, and integrate solutions across Python, MATLAB, and C/C++ environments, while meeting security requirements including TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• PhD or Postdoc in a STEM discipline is required.
• Experience with signal processing, image processing, computer vision, or machine learning.
• Experience programming in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages.
• Experience programming in C or C++.
• Proficiency integrating and querying databases from Python or C/C++ applications.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data, evaluate existing algorithm performance, and prototype enhancements.
• Develop and prototype new algorithms or enhancements to existing algorithms.
• Collaborate with software engineers to implement algorithms into robust, high-performance software.
• Support development of signal and image processing algorithms and software.

Skills

Signal processing

Image processing

Computer vision

Machine learning

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

SQL/NoSQL

Strong communication

Collaboration

Education

PhD or Postdoc in STEM

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

• Analyze data, evaluate existing algorithm performance, develop and prototype new algorithms or enhancements to existing algorithms and work with software engineers to implement the algorithms into robust and highly performant software
• Support the development of signal and image processing algorithms and software
• Collaborate with a staff of signal/image processing scientists and software engineers

Requirements

• Recently completed a PHD or Postdoc in a STEM discipline
• Demonstrated experience with signal processing, image processing, computer vision, or machine learning
• Experience programming in Python, MATLAB, or similar languages
• Experience programming in C or C++
• Proficiency integrating and querying databases (e.g., SQL or NoSQL) from Python or C/C++ applications
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire for continuous learning
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate with small teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work onsite in the office 100%
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance and meet customer-specific security screening requirements that could include a CI Polygraph