Staff, Applied Scientist

Key Skills

Framework, Java Programming, Keras software library, Large Language Models - LLMs, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Python Programming, PyTorch, TensorFlow

Job Description

We are NAX, the New Asset Exchange, a global fintech and venture building pioneer with headquarters in Manhattan Beach, California, USA and a presence across North America, Europe and Asia. We build new ventures in partnership with the world’s leading institutions. With our proven method, our technology solutions and our diverse team of management consultants, experienced entrepreneurs, venture capitalists & industry experts we create, launch and scale new high-growth companies.

NAX Group maintains its headquarters in Manhattan Beach, CA and has offices in Silicon Valley, New York, Tampa, Frankfurt, Munich, and Paris.

NAX is always searching for entrepreneurs, innovators, technologists, and business builders to join our global team. We provide an innovative culture and the unique opportunity to commercialize corporate-backed, high social impact products alongside the world’s leading corporations. Join us and help build the products and markets of tomorrow.

Job Summary:

As a member of our Data Science (Product Intelligence) team, you will be at the forefront of creating revolutionary AI software products that leverage data science and machine learning. You will play a pivotal role in the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch, driving innovation and delivering value to our customers. This role requires technical expertise, creative thinking, and a strategic approach to product development.

If you are passionate about using data to build something that’s never been built before, we would love to hear from you!

What you get to do:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and define innovative software product ideas integrating data science and machine learning capabilities
• Develop proof-of-concept models and prototypes to test the feasibility of product concepts
• Lead the end-to-end development of data-driven products, working closely with engineering and design teams
• Collaborate on product launches and scaling strategies, including ongoing optimization and maintenance
• Work with diverse and large-scale data sets across industries

What you bring to the team:

• Excellent creativity and entrepreneurship experience, creating something new versus enhancing existing ideas and/or products
• 3+ years of experience in software development, or a related role with a strong track record of building new software products
• Experience with Applied Machine Learning in a software development environment
• Knowledge of Machine Learning depth in one of the areas of ML, NLP, Recommendation Systems & Ranking and Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Proficiency in a major programming language (Python, Java, etc.), with fundamentals of data structures and algorithms
• Practical experience with deep learning models leveraging frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras or similar
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Experience in a fast-paced, tech startup environment

Total Rewards and Benefits

NAX Group offers a hybrid work environment and flexible unlimited PTO. We prioritize ongoing employee development and provide our employees with their own LinkedIn Learning account and access to over 17,000 courses. Other benefits include 401k, health, dental, and vision insurance. Our dress code is casual.

Life at NAX

We are a forward thinking organization, and believe that great people deserve a great place to work. This includes generous compensation and benefits. We desire a full commitment from our team members, and we show the same commitment in return.

We are headquartered in beautiful Manhattan Beach, CA and offer a fun and collaborative work environment: our offices are pet friendly, and we host regular town halls, company lunches (UberEats for remote employees!), trivia nights, beach outings, monthly birthday gatherings, and other scheduled events. We offer a wide variety of snacks and beverages to enjoy when in office as well.

EEOC Statement

NAX Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.