Caltech · 10 hours ago
Data Scientist and Application Developer
Pasadena, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$109K/yr - $135K/yr
3+ years expCaltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds. They are seeking a Data Scientist and Application Developer to work on the Einstein Papers Project, focusing on researching and publishing Albert Einstein’s writings through text and image processing and developing systems to manage archival data.
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Responsibilities
As an Einstein Papers analyst and developer, you will work with the team members to develop systems to ingest, process and deliver content and tools to users, using modern methodologies and AI software, particularly those tools developed to support digital humanities research, methods and platforms
Developing and improving infrastructure to ingest and organize database records and their associated files (jpg, tiff, pdf)
Automating and improving the management of our repositories (move data to GitHub or other cloud-based repository)
Streamline deployment of software into test and production environments, through continuous integration, and troubleshoot runtime issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Sciences, or related field
Three or more years of relevant experience developing code using python or similar programming languages
System administration of local networks
Web server and website administration and operation
Dynamic database design
Good familiarity with the TeX-typsetting system
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Knowledge of Adobe products (Photoshop, InDesign) and Adobe FrameMaker (or willingness to learn)
Production experience with AWS
Experience with configuration management, Git/GitHub
Strong Linux/UNIX skills
Experience with SQL
Ability to read German is a great plus
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plans
Generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.)
Tuition reimbursement
Onsite counseling
Sick time
Company
Caltech
Caltech is a science and engineering research and education institution.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (83)
2021 (30)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$86.51MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan Foundation
2024-07-17Grant· $10M
2019-09-27Grant· $75M
2019-01-01Grant· $1.51M
Leadership Team
Frances Arnold
Linus Pauling Professor
John Preskill
Richard P. Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics
Recent News
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2025-12-03
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