Tacit

Data Collection Technician at Tacit (San Francisco, CA)

Tacit· San Francisco, CA· $22/hr·

Role details

Salary
$22/hr
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Equity
Yes

Job description

About Tacit

We are an early-stage, deep tech startup based in San Francisco, developing innovative hardware that rethinks human-computer interaction. We are backed by General Catalyst, Khosla Ventures, and Greylock Partners, with a founding team from Stanford, BrainGate, Oculus, and Tesla. While we can’t reveal too much just yet, our team is tackling cutting-edge engineering challenges to bring revolutionary products to life.

About the Role

We are looking to hire a Data Collection Technician who has a strong blend of of customer service and operations experience. You'll be the welcoming face of our studies, ensuring participants have a positive experience from start to finish.

  • Provide exceptional participant support by greeting, onboarding, and guiding study participants through sessions with patience and professionalism.
  • Manage session logistics including setup, monitoring, and closeout while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for participants, answering questions, addressing concerns, and troubleshooting issues in real-time.
  • Maintain accurate records by documenting sessions thoroughly using digital tools and following established protocols.
  • Collaborate daily with the data collection team to ensure seamless workflows and flag any issues that need attention.
  • This is a full-time position at our location in either San Francisco or San Jose

REQUIREMENTS

  • Schedule flexibility required: Must be available for early morning and evening shifts, and weekend work.
  • Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong customer service mindset and interpersonal skills; you genuinely enjoy working with people.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
  • Comfortable staying alert and responsive during long shifts.
  • Technically proficient and quick to learn new systems.
  • Familiarity with software tools such as Notion, Airtable, MS Office & Google Workspace.

STRONG CANDIDATES MAY HAVE

  • Prior experience in customer service, hospitality, research, or lab operations.
  • Experience with scheduling or data management platforms.
  • Interest in human-computer interaction, psychology, or research operations.

DETAILS

  • Training: Training onsite is at our San Francisco HQ office (South Park)
  • Schedule: Evening and weekend availability required; must be willing to work between 6am and 10pm
  • Compensation: $22/hr (Non-exempt position, eligible for overtime pay in accordance with applicable law)
  • Company size: 30-50 people

BENEFITS

  • Equity package
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 4% 401k matching

Why work at Tacit

  • Culture: Early-stage, high-autonomy environment; team members own critical parts of the embedded AI stack and shape the product’s intelligence.
  • Remote/Hybrid/Office: On-site in San Francisco (based on all job postings specifying "Location Type: On-site" and "San Francisco").
  • Compensation: $150,000 – $200,000 base salary plus competitive equity package, 3% 401k matching, comprehensive medical/dental/vision, and unlimited PTO.
  • Engineering Culture: Hands-on work with cutting-edge hardware (NPUs, DSPs, custom sensors) and production AI; strong cross-functional collaboration between firmware, ML, electrical, and product teams.
  • Visa Sponsorship: Offered for qualified candidates.
  • Perks: Full medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, unlimited PTO, and the opportunity to ship revolutionary neurotech hardware to real users.

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