Data Scientist

Summary

Join HealthCare.com, a rapidly growing insurtech company, as a Data Scientist! This role blends data science, analysis, and engineering to build and improve machine learning models impacting business outcomes. You will use SQL, Snowflake, and various machine learning tools to analyze data, optimize models, and create insightful reports. The position requires strong Python and SQL skills, experience with ML model deployment, and a solid understanding of software engineering principles. HealthCare.com offers a competitive benefits package including remote work options, comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and a 401k plan.

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Python (data science and engineering libraries such as pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, flask)
• Strong SQL skills with a proven ability to write complex queries (experience with Snowflake is a plus)
• Understanding of decision tree models (XGBoost, LightGBM, etc.) and experience in applied machine learning
• Experience maintaining ML models in production and optimizing APIs
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles (code optimization, version control, CI/CD)

Responsibilities

• Conduct SQL-based analysis using Snowflake to derive actionable insights and support decision-making
• Maintain and optimize machine learning models, APIs, and decision-tree-based algorithms in production
• Analyze unstructured logs generated by data science models and provide meaningful summaries
• Develop and automate ETL pipelines in Airflow running on Kubernetes for data ingestion and transformation
• Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize infrastructure and minimize model response times
• Create clear visualizations, reports, or presentations to communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Stay current with data science trends and apply best practices to improve model performance and efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Airflow and Kubernetes for pipeline automation
• Domain knowledge in health insurance, lead scoring, or online lead funnels
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and presenting findings
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities

Benefits

• Opportunity to work from home
• Excellent work environment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Up to 15 days of paid time off
• 11 company observed holidays
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave
• 401k plan with company match
• Life insurance
• Professional growth opportunity
• Most importantly, an inclusive company culture established by an incredible team!