Associate Applied Scientist
Core
Build production algorithmic systems end-to-end to solve hard healthcare problems like provider tiering optimization and member engagement models.
Role type
Associate Applied Scientist (production systems)
Builds
Production algorithmic systems for healthcare optimization and member engagement
Domain
Healthcare + Machine Learning / Optimization
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Problem framing, objective function definition, machine learning, optimization, heuristics, metrics definition, code review, healthcare economy understanding
Preferred skills
Bias toward action, strong judgment in method selection, engagement with AI tools
Technologies
Python, SQL, AWS, Snowflake, pandas, XGBoost, PyTorch, HuggingFace, modern LLM tooling
Responsibilities
Ship production algorithmic systems from problem framing to launch and iteration; Frame messy real-world constraints into clear objectives and decision frameworks; Define metrics to judge solution success; Choose appropriate approaches (ML, optimization, heuristics) based on problem needs; Produce rigorous, well-validated work; Review peers' code and analyses
Seniority
Associate (entry-level / recent graduate)
