Staff+ Data Scientist

About Ceribell

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 Description:

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.

 

Responsibilities:

• 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

 

Requirements/Qualifications

• 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

 

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.

 

Ceribell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Any applicant with a disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact talent@ceribell.com to request reasonable accommodation.

In addition to your base compensation, Ceribell offers the following:

• Annual Bonus Opportunity + Ceribell Equity 
• 100% Employer paid Health Benefits for the Employee
• 50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents (according to plan selection)
• Life & Long-term disability insurance paid 100% by Ceribell
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Flexible paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Excellent parental leave policy
• Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
• Joining a mission-minded organization!

Compensation Range$230,000—$270,000 USD