Gradient AI · 2 months ago
Senior Data Scientist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expGradient AI is revolutionizing Group Health and P&C insurance with AI-powered solutions that help insurers predict risk more accurately. They are seeking a Senior Data Scientist to design and implement predictive models for underwriting and patient care management, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InsuranceInsurTechMachine Learning
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Biostatistics, Mathematics, or similar related field AND 5+ 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 2+ years of professional data science experience building health insurance underwriting or care management solutions
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 model 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
Preferred
Fluency with actuarial methods and working with actuaries is a plus
Experience with MLOps principles and tools such as MLflow to build, deploy, and productionize machine learning models is a nice to have
Benefits
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.
Company
Gradient AI
Gradient AI provides AI solutions for the insurance industry, leveraging vast industry data for accurate predictions.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$123.18MKey Investors
Centana Growth PartnersAmerican Family VenturesForté Ventures
2024-07-30Series C· $56.1M
2024-07-08Series Unknown· $36.13M
2021-04-14Series B· $20M
Leadership Team
Stan Smith
Founder & CEO
Heeren Pathak
Chief Technology Officer
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