About Cartesian

Cartesian is building spatial intelligence for indoor environments to drive operational efficiency. We’re tackling one of the biggest challenges in the $35T global retail industry: in-store inventory visibility. Our platform delivers accurate indoor positioning and actionable product location insights, helping retailers streamline operations, optimize workflows, and reduce inefficiencies. By fusing wireless signals and mobile computer vision, we provide a uniquely scalable, infrastructure-free solution already deployed by international fashion brands.

Founded by an MIT engineering professor and alumni behind award-winning, patented core technologies, Cartesian spun out in 2023. Originally backed by a U.S. National Science Foundation SBIR Award, we’ve bootstrapped to a live product now deployed in multiple countries and are scaling aggressively.

About the Role

We are looking for a Field Data Collection Specialist to join Cartesian at a pivotal moment in our growth. This is a hands-on, impact-driven role focused on data collection, field operations, and R&D product testing. You will spend significant time in retail environments evaluating model performance, collecting and validating data, identifying issues, and helping ensure our technology performs reliably in real-world conditions.

Success in this role requires curiosity, attention to detail, and a strong sense of ownership. You should enjoy investigating problems, working directly with customers and in retail environments, and collaborating closely with technical team members to design and execute on critical data collection processes.

Location: In-person in Kendall Square, Cambridge, with regular travel to retail stores throughout the Boston area and occasional regional travel.

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 annually

What You’ll Do

Plan and run data collection protocols in real-world environments (e.g., retail stores, warehouses, …)
Use and provide feedback on new data collection tooling for R&D and engineering teams
Operate and maintain RFID and other collection devices, and troubleshoot hardware and app issues in the field
Travel to customer sites to evaluate system performance under real-world conditions
Collect, validate, and analyze datasets used to improve product accuracy and reliability
Perform basic scripting, troubleshooting, and debugging to support testing activities
Investigate bugs, edge cases, and unexpected behavior, providing detailed feedback to R&D and engineering teams
Improve and document testing and data collection processes to increase quality, consistency, and efficiency
Test new features, mobile applications, and workflows before deployment
Help represent customer and field perspectives within the organization

Qualifications

1+ years of experience in a technical, operational, support, research, testing, or related role
Strong attention to detail and ability to execute rigorous, repeatable testing processes
Experience running scripts (e.g., in Python) and working with technical tools
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in ambiguous environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Professional, customer-facing demeanor
Reliable, accountable, and highly organized
Ability and willingness to travel regularly to retail locations
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience

Nice to Have

Experience with product testing, field testing, QA, or beta testing
Experience collecting, validating, or analyzing data
Experience in retail, customer support, customer success, field operations, or deployment roles
Familiarity with Python, SQL, or data analysis tools
Experience supporting data pipelines, data quality monitoring, or operational tooling
Spanish language proficiency
Startup or early-stage company experience

Why Cartesian

Work on hard, real-world problems with immediate and visible impact
Join a small, highly technical team with significant ownership and autonomy
Build systems that are deployed and used globally