Principal Data Scientist

Principal Data Scientist

Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Remote (Work from anywhere in the US) Salary: [Salary information not provided]

Position Overview

Machinify is the leading provider of AI-powered software products that transform healthcare claims and payment operations. We are seeking a Principal Data Scientist to provide technical leadership and contribute hands-on to our data science team. Our platforms currently utilize cutting-edge NLP and traditional ML to assist clinicians with complex decisions. The next frontier involves achieving human-caliber interpretation of claim data and medical records.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level technical direction and guidance to a team of Senior and Staff Data Scientists.
• Execute hands-on as a senior member of the team, supporting our "Pay" product.
• Develop code to execute payment policies as automated software.
• Contribute to improving the software architecture.
• Measure the effect of policy changes on healthcare payments.
• Use data to identify areas for policy improvement and report findings.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to define key technical and business metrics and objectives.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Deep, highly technical data science experience.
• Several years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing data teams and delivering complex, high-impact products from concept to deployment.
• Intimate knowledge of data privacy regulations and best practices in data security.
• Exceptional team management abilities, with experience in building and leading high-performing teams.
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
• Ability to drive change and inspire a distributed team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven mindset.
• Startup experience is a big plus.

What We Offer

• A flexible and trusting environment where you'll feel empowered to do your best work.
• Work from anywhere in the US; our team is distributed and most of us work from home.
• Hardworking and supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that understands the importance of recruiting and retaining top talent.
• Incredible medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees & their families.
• Competitive salary and equity, 401(k) sponsorship.

Company Information

Machinify is the leading provider of AI-powered software products that transform healthcare claims and payment operations. Each year, the healthcare industry generates over $200B in claims mispayments, creating incredible waste, friction, and frustration for all participants: patients, providers, and especially payers. Machinify’s revolutionary AI-platform has enabled the company to develop and deploy, at light speed, industry-specific products that increase the speed and accuracy of claims processing by orders of magnitude.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Machinify is committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds for all of its positions. Machinify believes that the gathering and celebration of unique backgrounds, qualities, and cultures enriches the workplace.