Full-Time
Data Scientist
Posted on 7/26/2025
Aquabyte
51-200 employees
AI-driven biomass estimation and lice counting
Compensation Overview
$130k - $170k/yr
San Francisco, CA, USA
Hybrid
Bay Area residents only; commute to SF office twice weekly (Tue/Wed).
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- BS/MS in relevant technical degree
- 3+ years of experience with data-science
- Strong coding ability; strong grasp of Python, SQL
- Strong database management skills
- Strong software engineering skills; knowledge of best practices, testing, and deployment
- Strong data analytics & modeling skills
- Interacting and managing databases and data infrastructure
- Conducting in-depth data analytics and building statistical data inference models of biological processes
- Working on the AI team focusing on developing models for understanding the weight and health of individual fish and fish populations
- Collaborating closely with engineers with years of industry and academic experience
- Familiarity with Snowflake, dbt, airflow, pandas
- Experience with Docker and cloud software development (i.e. AWS)
Aquabyte uses AI and machine learning to help fish farmers manage aquaculture more efficiently. Its platform analyzes underwater images to automate key tasks like counting lice and estimating biomass, providing data on fish health and growth. The product is delivered as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, with subscribers paying recurring fees to access the AI-powered tools and receive ongoing updates. Aquabyte differentiates itself through a dual presence in Silicon Valley and Norway, combining advanced tech development with deep, practical knowledge of Norwegian fish farming to tailor solutions for real-world farming needs. Its goal is to help farmers optimize operations, reduce costs, and make data-driven decisions at scale, leveraging continuous improvements through the SaaS model.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$59.8M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Vitruvian Partners acquired majority stake in December 2025 for global expansion.
- Launched trout solutions in 2026, expanding beyond salmon farming.
- Clarify.io integration organizes datasets for advanced analytics in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Vitruvian cuts R&D budget post-2025, stalling AI against rivals by Q3 2026.
- Automation Group captures 40% Norwegian share with sonar by Q3 2026.
- 2027 lice regulation exposes AI flaws, triggers churn by Q4 2026.
What makes Aquabyte unique
- Aquabyte combines Silicon Valley AI with Norwegian aquaculture expertise since 2017.
- AI analyzes over one million daily underwater images for lice, biomass, welfare.
- SaaS platform integrates sonar, appetite prediction, short-term planning tools.
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
401(k) Company Match
Company Equity
Mentorship Program
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↑ 1%This move will drive the next phase of our growth and enable us to further establish Aquabyte and our AI-powered monitoring technology as the leading solution for fish farmers in all key regions globally – including Norway, Chile, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Canada and Scotland.
Graphene Ventures has recorded its second exit in the agritech sector following Aquabyte's sale of a majority stake to global investment firm Vitruvian Partners in December 2025. This marks the fund's second agritech exit after John Deere's acquisition of Bear Flag Robotics in 2021. Aquabyte, a portfolio company held through Graphene's Fund II and Fund III, has become a global leader in data-driven aquaculture technology. Founded in 2017, the company combines Silicon Valley innovation with deep sector knowledge to provide comprehensive solutions based on artificial intelligence, computer vision and big data analytics. The platform delivers precise information to fish farmers about fish health, behaviour, growth and parasite levels, supporting improved efficiency and sustainability in marine production. The exit represents an encouraging start to 2026 for Graphene Ventures.
"When you improve fish welfare, you solve many bigger problems as well.”
“When you improve fish welfare, you solve many bigger problems as well.” (SAN FRANCISCO and BERGEN – July 13, 2022) – Aquabyte, which uses computer vision and AI to give fish farms unprecedented insight into the health, growth, and sustainability of their fish, today announced the completion of its Series B financing of $25 million....