Data Scientist (U.S. Citizen, Secret/Top Secret), Washington D.C.

Location

Washington, D.C.

Job description

As a Data Scientist at Rhombus you will work with our Product team. You will design, develop, and launch efficient and reliable data pipelines to move, analyze, and model data and to provide intuitive analytics from Rhombus’ large and complex datasets. A strong systematic mind is a priority, as well as the ability to communicate clearly in multiple technical contexts. 

The ideal candidate should be passionate about finding insights in large datasets, while maintaining attention to database architecture, data reliability, efficiency, and quality. As we are continually releasing new features and products, the ability to construct elegant system-level data architecture is expected.  

You will acquire, manipulate, and transform data to breathe life and meaning into arcane holdings, and use your creations to open new doors and opportunities to the customer. An innovative and inquisitive mind is required for success.

Responsibilities

• Discover datasets that could help in solution development
• Data curation, data evaluation, and data analysis
• Design, create, and implement quantitative models
• Validation and quality assurance of data, models and results
• Deploy and implement solutions in collaboration with product team 
• Interact with the product team on current and upcoming user requirements
• Responsiveness to customer feedback delivered by product team and responsiveness to customer timelines
• Systems-level approach to implementation to integrate solutions as part of a larger, interconnected project

Qualifications

• A strong academic background in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or similar degree is highly desired. We prefer candidates to hold at minimum a Masters degree. We have multiple openings! 
• Exceptional academic and industry experience with Python and especially with data handling libraries such as Pandas and PyArrow
• Strong background in database management solutions, familiarity with databases such as MySQL and Oracle
• Large-scale data processing and implementing batch processing pipelines in HPC or cloud architecture
• Experience with Cloud Computing environments (AWS, GCloud, Azure) is a plus
• United States Citizenship is a strict minimum requirement. Active Secret or Top Secret clearance is a plus.

Salary

• This position has a salary range of $90,000 to $200,000.  Final salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits 

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage for employee and dependents 
• 401k matching program 
• PTO and Holidays 
• Bonus and other incentive programs
• Access to mental health program
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care, Dependent and Commuter

About Rhombus 

Rhombus Power Inc. (Rhombus) is a startup located in the heart of Silicon Valley at Stanford Research Park in Palo Alto. We use cutting-edge cross-disciplinary approaches to solve pressing Big Data and Sensing problems in security, energy, and healthcare. Our advisory board includes two Nobel Laureates and a Draper Prize winner. 

Rhombus compensates, motivates, and develops employees, who are trusted, empowered, and involved. Employees have clear roles and expectations – and their roles are flexible enough to move at the speed of innovation in order to meet and exceed client expectations. We have a unique culture of global purpose, rooted in the innovation and progress of Silicon Valley. 

Rhombus knows that diversity is a condition for success. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.