---
title: "Founding Data Engineer / Data… at Percepta – New York, NY"
canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/job/founding-data-engineer-data-scientist-ml-engineer-at-percepta-cfd04e66-0370-5f3c-a8bf-cfeb0b9d2c27"
language: "en"
author: "Metaintro"
---

[![Percepta logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpercepta.ai%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=BXM304zEE1ekI9BW_yUMv6NOVLBWWsbjfqwLr7RS_Ho)](/company/percepta)[Percepta](/company/percepta)
# Founding Data Engineer / Data Scientist / ML Engineer at Percepta

Department: Engineering

Compensation

$150,000 – $400,000/yr

**Setup**
: On-site

**Location**
: New York, New York

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Aug 13, 2026

## Description

Percepta is hiring one founding member for a hybrid data-team role that combines data engineering, data science, and ML engineering. The role builds pipelines, models, data packs, ontologies, and AI-ready enterprise data assets; develops internal tooling and agentic systems; and works with customer operators and product or AI engineers to turn high-value use cases into production workflows. The position requires experience across data science, data engineering, or machine learning, strong product instincts, modern AI/ML and LLM systems knowledge, and high ownership and communication skills.

## Trending job searches

Every query opens live roles, salary samples, and market demand — tap a search to run it instantly.

- [Find Founding Data Engineer / Data Scientist / ML Engineer jobs in New York, New York, United States](/jobs/search?q=Find+Founding+Data+Engineer+%2F+Data+Scientist+%2F+ML+Engineer+jobs+in+New+York%2C+New+York%2C+United+States)
- [Find roles similar to Founding Data Engineer / Data Scientist / ML Engineer in New York, New York, United States](/jobs/search?q=Find+roles+similar+to+Founding+Data+Engineer+%2F+Data+Scientist+%2F+ML+Engineer+in+New+York%2C+New+York%2C+United+States)
- [Find Founding Data Engineer / Data Scientist / ML Engineer jobs with Data pipelines and Data normalization](/jobs/search?q=Find+Founding+Data+Engineer+%2F+Data+Scientist+%2F+ML+Engineer+jobs+with+Data+pipelines+and+Data+normalization)
- [Find jobs similar to Founding Data Engineer / Data Scientist / ML Engineer](/jobs/search?q=Find+jobs+similar+to+Founding+Data+Engineer+%2F+Data+Scientist+%2F+ML+Engineer)
- [Find Founding Data Engineer / Data Scientist / ML Engineer jobs posted this week](/jobs/search?q=Find+Founding+Data+Engineer+%2F+Data+Scientist+%2F+ML+Engineer+jobs+posted+this+week)
- [Find Founding Data Engineer / Data Scientist / ML Engineer jobs paying $150,000 or more per year](/jobs/search?q=Find+Founding+Data+Engineer+%2F+Data+Scientist+%2F+ML+Engineer+jobs+paying+%24150%2C000+or+more+per+year)
- [Find Developer jobs in New York, New York, United States](/jobs/search?q=Find+Developer+jobs+in+New+York%2C+New+York%2C+United+States)
- [Find Developer jobs with Data pipelines and Data normalization](/jobs/search?q=Find+Developer+jobs+with+Data+pipelines+and+Data+normalization)

## Get More from Metaintro

Unlock powerful job search, personalized recommendations, and deep career insights from comprehensive, market-leading data and live market signals.

- [Browse all jobs](/jobs/search)
- [Access help center](/help)
- [Explore our content](/blog)

![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:1200:800/q:30/plain/images/bridges/bridge-expand.1df895c6bd76d96f.png)

For job seekers

## Ready to find a role that actually fits?

Upload your résumé, start a Job Search Thread, and let Metaintro rank real openings against your experience — then guide you from search to offer.

[Get Started Free](/signup)[Search matching jobs](/jobs/search)

Match

Compare live roles against your current evidence.

Position

Turn proof projects into role-specific applications.

Improve

Use market feedback to keep the skill plan current.

[Return to navigation](#main-navigation)