
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.