Senior Data Science Engineer 2

Summary

Join SimSpace as a Senior Data Science Engineer and contribute to enhancing our cybersecurity assessment platform. You will leverage your expertise in machine learning and data science to develop and improve systems that evaluate security tool data, identify key performance metrics, and refine scoring methods. This role requires at least 6+ years of professional Data Science experience or a PhD in a relevant field and significant professional Computer Science/Software Engineering experience. You will be working with large-scale datasets, improving scoring algorithms, and automating evaluation processes. SimSpace offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $160,000-$215,000, comprehensive benefits, flexible time off, and opportunities for professional development. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• At least 6+ years of professional Data Science experience or a PhD in a relevant field and significant professional Computer Science / Software Engineering experience
• Skilled at developing high-quality software that is clear, closely tracked, fully tested, and securely designed for reliability, speed, and easy maintenance
• Familiarity with machine learning and related topics like LLMs, Transformers, Reinforcement learning, Natural Language Processing, classification algorithms, supervised and unsupervised learning and recommendation systems
• Knowledge with some subset of the following libraries and tools(TensorFlow, PyTorch, Jax, Pydantic, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, Seaborn, Scikit-Learn, SQL and NoSQL databases)
• Skilled with writing highly optimized code to accelerate intensive tasks
• Proficient in Python and git. Knows GitLab or GitHub. Aware of container systems and databases. Can use CI/CD. Experienced in handling multiple tasks at once using multithreading and multiprocessing. Good at communicating. Informed about the latest software development and testing methods
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills
• A problem-solver that is highly self-motivated, accepting of others’ opinions, and can work skillfully in a team

Responsibilities

• Enhance cybersecurity assessments to more precisely measure the ability of organizations, teams, and individuals to respond to new threats
• Conduct in-depth evaluation and analysis of cybersecurity tool logs to identify key log entities and assess their relevance in scoring a tool’s efficacy and performance
• Create, analyze, and integrate large-scale datasets into our platform to drive data-driven insights and enhance system capabilities
• Improve scoring algorithms and automate evaluation processes for efficiency and accuracy

Benefits

• Compensation. Base salary range: $160,000 – $215,000, reflecting our confidence in your expertise and impact, with the opportunity for annual bonuses tied to company performance and individual contributions
• Health & Wellness. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus savings plans—coverage starts on day one!
• Mental Health Support. Access to company-paid counseling, coaching, and resources for you and your family through Spring Health
• Financial Well-Being. Plan for your future with a 401(k)-retirement savings plan featuring a company match
• Flexible Time Off. Take the time you need with unlimited vacation and dedicated health & wellness days. SimSpace provides flexible solutions to meet the diverse work-life needs of team members
• Parental Leave. Paid leave plans to support you and your loved ones during life’s most important moments
• Ownership Opportunities: Equity stock options at hire, with annual performance-based grants—become an invested stakeholder in our shared success
• Referral Rewards: Earn $1,500–$3,500 for every qualified hire through our employee referral program
• Peloton Interactive Wellness Program: Full- and partial- subsidized membership plans and equipment discounts to help you reach your personalized fitness goals
• Continuous Learning: Access a LinkedIn Learning membership to prioritize your personal and professional development
• Social Connections: Monthly reimbursements for meaningful connections with teammates through our SocialSpace Community
• Extra Perks: Legal plan coverage, pet insurance, wellness reimbursements, and more to simplify life’s details