Principal Data Scientist

Summary

Join Machinify, a leading provider of AI-powered healthcare software, as a Principal Data Scientist. This role offers technical leadership and hands-on contributions to a data science team focused on transforming healthcare claims and payment operations. You will guide a team of senior data scientists, develop code for payment policy automation, measure policy impact, collaborate on key metrics, and contribute to improving software architecture. The ideal candidate possesses extensive data science experience, a proven track record of managing data teams, and a deep understanding of data privacy regulations. Machinify offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Deep, highly technical data science experience
• Several years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of managing data teams and delivering complex, high-impact products from concept to deployment
• Intimate knowledge of data privacy regulations and best practices in data security
• Exceptional team management abilities, with experience in building and leading high-performing teams
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically
• Ability to drive change and inspire a distributed team
• Strong problem-solving skills and a data-driven mindset

Responsibilities

• Provide high level technical direction & guidance to a team of Senior and Staff Data Scientists, enabling them to do their best work
• Execute hands-on as a senior member of the team supporting our "Pay" product
• Develop code to execute payment policies as automated software. Contribute to improving the software architecture
• Measure the effect of policy changes on healthcare payments. Use data to identify areas for policy improvement. Report
• Collaborate with the leadership team to define key technical and business metrics and objectives

Preferred Qualifications

Startup experience

Benefits

• A flexible and trusting environment where you'll feel empowered to do your best work
• Work from anywhere in the US! Our team is distributed and most of us work from home
• Hardworking and supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that understands the importance of recruiting and retaining top talent
• Incredible medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees & their families
• Competitive salary and equity, 401(k) sponsorship