[Hiring] Data Science Extern @BetterHelp

Role Description

As a Data Science Extern at BetterHelp, you’ll join a diverse team of licensed clinicians, engineers, product pros, creatives, marketers, and business leaders who share a passion for expanding access to therapy. You will use data to drive insight into the product and business.

• Language Model Optimization: Engage in the refinement and enhancement of language models, including fine-tuning and retraining to meet specific requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively collaborate with the product and development teams to conceptualize and design effective machine learning models and algorithms tailored to our products' needs.
• Product Enhancement Partnership: Work closely with product managers, initiating and implementing proactive strategies to elevate the functionality and user experience of our products.
• Data Handling Expertise: Handle extensive text data, demonstrating proficiency in managing, analyzing, and deriving insights from large datasets.
• Coding for Production: Develop and maintain production-ready code, ensuring robustness and efficiency. Collaborate with the DevOps and ML-Ops teams to integrate machine learning models seamlessly into production environments.
• Database Proficiency: Write and optimize SQL queries, showcasing your ability to interact with and manipulate databases effectively.
• Team Dynamics and Impact: Thrive in a team-oriented environment, contributing positively to the team spirit while enjoying a fun and dynamic work culture.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a PhD program in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science/Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or Engineering.
• Completed coursework in NLP and LLM.
• Deep understanding of neural networks, deep learning, and generative AI.
• Familiarity with reinforcement learning.
• Experience building predictive models and causal inference models.
• Familiarity with generative AI.
• Experience analyzing large and complex data sets.
• Experience using tools like Pytorch (preferably) or Tensorflow.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and communicate technical ideas to non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• You will NOT worry about "runway", "cash left", or "how much time we have until the next round".
• You will NOT be confined to your "job".
• You will NOT be bogged down by office politics, ego, or bad attitude.
• You will NOT get yourself burned out. We work hard but we believe in maintaining a sustainable work/life balance.

Benefits

• Remote work with regular in-person bonding experiences sponsored by the company.
• Competitive compensation.
• Holistic perks program (including free therapy, employee wellness, and more).
• Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k benefits with employer matching contribution.
• The chance to build something that changes lives – and that people love.
• Any piece of hardware or software that will make you happy and productive.
• An awesome community of co-workers.
• The base salary range for this position is $40 - $60/hr.