[Hiring] Senior Data Scientist @Gradient AI

Role Description

At Gradient AI, we are transforming insurance with advanced machine learning and rich data. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will help shape the future of our underwriting products in the healthcare or care management space by turning complex data into real value for our customers.

• Design, develop, and implement predictive models for underwriting and patient care management, utilizing machine learning and deep learning techniques.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies that can inform underwriting decisions and enhance patient care strategies.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, data engineering, software engineering, actuarial consulting, clinical, and IT, to understand business needs and translate them into data-driven solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data science and health insurance. Propose innovative solutions to enhance underwriting processes and patient care management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or similar related field AND 8+ years of professional data science experience building health insurance underwriting or care management solutions
• OR Master’s or Ph.D in Computer Science, Data Science, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or similar related field AND 3+ years of professional data science experience building health insurance underwriting or care management solutions

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Python and its core data science ecosystem (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, LightGBM, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow, and an understanding of modern architectures (e.g., Transformers, Neural Networks, LLMs).
• Strong technical communication and collaboration skills, particularly communicating with nontechnical stakeholders and working collaboratively with engineering/product teams to meet project goals and timelines
• Proficiency analyzing and building models utilizing health insurance claims data, electronic medical records, or similar patient health and prescription data.
• Fluency in SQL, Relational databases, and Databricks
• Fluency in AWS or similar Cloud computing environment

Benefits

• A fun, team-oriented startup culture.
• Generous stock options - we all get to own a piece of what we’re building.
• Unlimited vacation days.
• Flexible schedule that supports working from home.
• Full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid paternal leave, and more.
• Ample opportunities to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• We are an equal opportunity employer.