Position Name: Senior Data Scientist

Location: On-site in Lincoln, MA

Employment Type: Full-time

Citizenship: US Citizens only

Are you passionate about advancing the boundaries of AI? We’re looking for a talented, senior Data Scientist specializing in Generative AI to join our innovative team. In this role, you will work on state-of-the-art AI technologies to create groundbreaking generative models and applications.

The ideal candidate brings at least 5 years of experience with a strong foundation in machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and deep learning to solve complex problems and develop transformative AI solutions. Due to the sensitive nature of our projects, ability to get security clearance with the US government is required.

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.

The basics of this role require the ability to:

• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers and product managers, to integrate ML models and generative AI solutions into existing systems and workflows, enhancing product capabilities.
• Design and Implement Generative Models: Develop cutting-edge generative models for applications such as text, image, and audio generation.
• Optimize Data Processing and Model Performance: Conduct data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Technical Expertise: Bring strong machine learning engineering experience, especially in NLP and unstructured data within a cloud environment. Proficiency in Python is essential.
• Experimentation and Analysis: Design experiments, analyze results, and refine models to enhance performance and capabilities.
• Stay Current with Advancements: Keep up with the latest developments in AI and machine learning, applying new techniques to improve model efficacy.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior data scientists and contribute to fostering a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture.
• Stakeholder Communication: Prepare and present findings to stakeholders, translating complex concepts into clear, actionable insights.

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."

Specific Technologies:

• Docker, Docker Compose container development and deployment
• Python programming
• Python Data Science Stack - NumPy, Pandas, Scikit Learn, Various deep learning packages
• Familiarity with calling web API's and making web API's
• Familiarity with modular architectures - IPC, publish-subscribe, etc.

Nice-To-Haves:

• Familiarity with first-order (predicate) logic
• Familiarity with formal grammar specification
• Infrared imaging experience

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.

• ​ This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Lincoln, Massachusetts. You'll be part of a collaborative environment with access to a great workspace – including a dartboard for brainstorming sessions.

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.

You’re the data scientists’ data scientist. Building models is cute, but routine at this point and you’re ready to go meta: building the tools (or models) that help other data scientists build their models. There are no hard tech requirements, but experience with the python ML ecosystem and with LLMs is expected. Additionally:

• Demonstrated expertise in generative modeling techniques, including GANs, VAEs, and transformer-based architectures.
• Proficient programming skills in Python with hands-on experience using machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• In-depth knowledge of natural language processing (NLP) and/or computer vision.
• Experienced in data preprocessing, feature engineering, and techniques for model evaluation and optimization.
• Eigibility to acquire and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

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 Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.

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.