Staff AI Applied Scientist at Verily

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, biomedical informatics, biomedical engineering) or equivalent practical experience
7+ years experience applying advanced machine learning and AI techniques (e.g., supervised and unsupervised methods, LLMs, NLP) to clinical data in digital health applications
Direct experience working with and curating real-world data, such as EHR, including a deep understanding of the complexities of structured and unstructured clinical data
Direct experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and familiarity with prompt optimization technologies
Strong proficiency in Python
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline with an additional focus on AI and machine learning
Deep experience with LLM models, including prompting, fine-tuning, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
Experience with software engineering practices and a track record of developing and deploying production software
Deep experience with clinical data, including medical terminologies and ontologies
Experience developing transformer-based deep learning algorithms using TensorFlow or PyTorch, with knowledge of the latest architectures
Creative and methodical problem-solving skills with an ability to understand needs, identify options, form hypotheses, and make informed decisions
Ability to work cross-functionally and lead projects, with a tolerance for ambiguity

Responsibilities

Drive Verily’s AI and data strategy, shaping initiatives that advance our mission to transform healthcare through data-driven innovation
Lead high-impact data science programs, developing and implementing advanced algorithms to address complex healthcare challenges
Design and scale robust data architectures and pipelines that ensure quality, integrity, and accessibility of data across the organization
Develop and deploy sophisticated machine learning models to generate actionable insights, forecast trends, and inform strategic decisions
Partner with and mentor cross-functional teams, translating complex findings into clear, actionable narratives and fostering a culture of technical excellence

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Science

Data Pipelines

Data Architecture

Algorithms

Clinical Data

Verily

Comprehensive healthcare platform

About Verily

Verily is an Alphabet company combining a data-driven, people-first approach to bring the promise of precision health to everyone, every day. Verily is focused on generating and applying evidence from a wide variety of sources to change the way people manage their health and the way healthcare is delivered - shifting the paradigm from “one size fits all” medicine to one focused on a more comprehensive view of the individual that leads to a more personalized path forward.

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2015Year Founded

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1,001-5,000Employees