About this role
Petra Labs is seeking a Data Scientist based in New York City to lead in-house research on consumer large language models and support data-driven decision making. This full-time position is ideal for an individual with expertise in Python and SQL who thrives in an early-stage, autonomous environment.
Role Overview
Petra Labs builds the attribution and experimentation layer for artificial intelligence search through large-scale simulations, agentic analysis, and deep integrations. The organization operates from an office in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City and recently secured $5.2M in funding from Work-Bench, Pathlight, and Afore.
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About the Company
Petra Labs develops attribution and experimentation infrastructure for AI-driven information retrieval to help companies measure and optimize growth channels. The company maintains a small team in New York City focused on transparent discourse, high autonomy, and rigorous scientific research.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit an application.
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Where is the Data Scientist position located?
The role is based in the company office located in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City.
What technical languages are required for the role?
Applicants must be experts in Python and SQL.
What is the primary focus of the research responsibilities?
The research focuses on investigating how consumer large language models search, reason, and synthesize sources, alongside frontier generative engine optimization and AI engine optimization studies.
Who funds Petra Labs?
Petra Labs has raised funding from Work-Bench, Pathlight, and Afore.