Battery Data Scientist

Come join us on our mission as we revolutionize energy storage to enable a sustainable future.

We are developing batteries that will power the next generation of transportation. We agree that software is eating the world; as such, we are leaning on software to give us a competitive edge. You will work with developers as well as chemists, materials scientists, process engineers, and physicists in an exciting, multidisciplinary environment. You are an energetic developer who will join our software engineering team with a complementary skill set. Your background includes work at the nexus of data science and batteries: you have spent time quantitatively analyzing or modeling batteries or electrochemical systems. 
You love moving quickly and working on leading edge technologies. Your responsibility will be to work with our advanced research team to extract more value from the data we generate in lab by refining raw data into meaningful insights. You will analyze data and turn your models into automated analysis engines. 
You are a good communicator and an extraordinary teammate. You seek out challenges and learning opportunities. You want to work in a startup environment: a fast pace energizes you, you can wear several hats and pitch in where needed.
Examples of your work might include automated fitting of EIS spectra, battery life modeling and prediction, image analysis, or materials optimization.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:-  Develop, deploy and maintain internal applications for scientists and engineers-  Implement and maintain data collection & processing pipelines, working with large data sets-  Quickly prototype different approaches for pathfinding in larger projects as well as to deploy one-off solutions
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:-  Degree in materials, physics, programming, or engineering-  Minimum 3 years' experience in electrochemistry or materials-  At least 2 years of applying programming, including data science and/or machine learning, to materials or electrochemistry applications
HIGHLY DESIRED:-  Experience in python and tensorflow, pytorch, or the likeWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
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