Synchron · 3 hours ago
Senior Data Platform Architect (BCI & Neuroscience)
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $210K/yr
8+ years expSynchron is a neurotechnology company focused on developing the first commercially scalable brain-computer interface (BCI) for individuals with paralysis. They are seeking a Senior Data Platform Architect to lead the development of a cloud-native platform that supports machine learning and real-time analytics for BCI, working closely with data scientists and neuroscientists to create scalable solutions.
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Responsibilities
Architect and evolve a modern AI/data platform (lakehouse, modular services, ML infrastructure) supporting large-scale neural and biomedical datasets (time-series, n-D arrays, metadata-rich experimental data)
Design end-to-end data and model lifecycles—from ingestion and curation to training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring
Define architectural standards for interoperability, performance, and scientific reproducibility
Partner closely with data scientists, neuroscientists, and clinicians to translate experimental needs into scalable technical solutions
Ensure the platform supports exploratory research, rapid iteration, and production-grade deployment without compromising scientific rigor
Read and reason about scientific literature, experimental protocols, and data limitations
Design privacy-first architectures aligned with FAIR principles and biomedical data regulations
Implement data contracts, lineage, metadata management, and secure access controls for sensitive neural data
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory practices
Maintain adherence to Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles
Evaluate emerging technologies, run POCs, and define a forward-looking platform roadmap
Mentor engineers and scientists on platform usage, best practices, and architectural principles
Act as a technical authority and evangelist for scalable AI and data systems
Qualification
Required
8–12+ years in data platform architecture roles
Strong experience with Python, numerical n-D arrays, and scientific computing workflows
Deep familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and cloud-native design
Experience designing systems for distributed compute, GPUs, and performance optimization
Solid understanding of data management principles, version control (Git), APIs, and Linux environments
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Hands-on experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and MLOps tooling
Familiarity with data lake/lakehouse concepts, metadata systems, and large-scale data integration
Experience enabling collaboration between research and production ML environments
Ability to understand and reason about neuroscience or biomedical data
Strong architectural judgment, curiosity, and ability to learn new tools quickly
Clear communicator who thrives in highly interdisciplinary teams
Benefits
Subsidized medical and dental insurance coverage for you and your dependent(s)
Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability
401k
Discretionary unlimited PTO
Flexible Spending Account for you and your dependent(s), with eligible plan elections
Commuter benefits for NY employees
Company
Synchron
Synchron is a bioelectronics medicine company that develops neuromodulation solutions for previously-untreatable nervous system conditions.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$330MKey Investors
Double Point VenturesARCH Venture PartnersMax Hodak
2025-11-06Series D· $200M
2022-12-15Series C· $75M
2022-02-04Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Thomas Oxley
CEO
Andy Rasdal
Chief of Staff
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