AKASA

Sr. Machine Learning Engineer

South San Francisco, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence, Health TechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field, and have at least 5 years of experience in machine learning engineering. Strong experience with large datasets, particularly in the healthcare domain, is required, along with proficiency in programming languages such as Python and experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch. Familiarity with cloud computing platforms like AWS or GCP is also preferred.

Responsibilities

As a Sr. Machine Learning Engineer, you will participate in developing state-of-the-art ML solutions to address large-scale healthcare problems, develop pipelines that collect, preprocess, and deliver data with a measurable quality, write production-ready software with well-tested and efficient algorithms, and develop state-of-the-art ML algorithms across computer vision, large-language models, and probabilistic inference to solve problems like medical document entity extraction, medical coding and claim outcome prediction. You will also own ML services end-to-end, including problem discovery, data pipeline development, inference optimizations, model experimentation, and service deployment, and contribute to the overall development of the AKASA Platform.

Skills

Machine Learning
Data Pipelines
Natural Language Processing
Computer Vision
Large Language Models
Probabilistic Inference
Software Development
Model Deployment
Data Preprocessing
Algorithm Development

AKASA

Automates revenue cycle management processes

About AKASA

AKASA offers technology solutions that enhance efficiency and revenue outcomes for healthcare organizations by using a mix of computer vision-based Robotic Process Automation (RPA), machine learning, and human-in-the-loop automation. Their services streamline complex Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) workflows, allowing healthcare staff to focus on more meaningful tasks. Unlike competitors, AKASA specifically targets operational inefficiencies in revenue cycle departments, helping clients like Methodist Health System achieve significant gross yield increases. The company's goal is to empower healthcare organizations to improve their operational efficiency and patient experience.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$199.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Flexible vacation policy.
Generous coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance.
Free membership to One Medical for you and your family.
Health FSA account.
Full employee coverage for life insurance.
401K plan.

Risks

Generative AI adoption may increase competition, eroding AKASA's market share.
Healthcare's cautious approach may slow adoption of AKASA's new technologies.
Integration with existing EHR systems may pose implementation challenges for AKASA.

Differentiation

AKASA uses AI to automate complex revenue cycle tasks in healthcare.
Their solutions decrease A/R days by 13% and increase efficiency by 86%.
AKASA's tailored AI models outperform generic models like GPT-4 by up to 40%.

Upsides

AKASA's GenAI solutions reduce prior authorization time by up to 50%.
Over 70% of healthcare organizations are exploring generative AI for revenue cycle management.
AKASA's Medical Coding enhances efficiency and accuracy in the $23B medical coding field.

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