Senior Data Scientist

Summary

Join Cedar's rapidly growing Data Science team as a Sr. Data Scientist, Artificial Intelligence. You will leverage your expertise in large language models and generative AI to build features that enhance patient billing clarity and streamline workflows for major healthcare systems. Responsibilities include developing AI-powered features, rigorously testing models, collaborating with engineering and product teams, and researching advancements in AI. This fully remote role requires 8+ years of experience in data/ML/AI, including experience with LLMs, and expertise in SQL and Python. Cedar offers a competitive salary ($178,000 - $220,000), equity, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team culture.

Requirements

• 8+ years of work experience in data/ML/AI (must-have), including 1+ year of experience applying Large Language Models (or significant side projects using LLMs and GenAI technology)
• Deep understanding of best practices in AI, such as effective prompt engineering techniques, chaining, retrieval, vector search, fine-tuning of LLMs
• Up to date with the latest advancements in generative AI and applying these advancements to ongoing projects
• Experience in processing, annotation, and augmentation of natural language data to create high-quality datasets
• Expertise in both SQL and Python is required
• Has shipped production algorithms to customers and has an understanding of software engineering principles
• Driven to achieve technical excellence, and a desire to continue growing your craft
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of Cedar’s data and create curated datasets using a variety of inputs (including audio data, unstructured natural language data, structured data)
• Design and develop AI-powered features to enhance servicing solutions (e.g. chatbots, virtual assistants, automation of workflows) and improve the patient experience (e.g. AI-generated bill explanations, guidance on options to improve bill affordability)
• Define and utilize evaluation frameworks to rigorously test, monitor, and measure the performance of LLMs and other models
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders in engineering and product to productionize AI solutions
• Research customer workflows and stay up-to-date with advancements in AI technologies to identify new opportunities for applying AI to drive business value
• Present and clearly communicate on your technical approach, methodology, and results to partners across all levels of the organization
• Keep Cedar up-to-date with advances in AI through demos, L&D sessions
• Provide technical leadership for large, cross-functional projects with organization-wide impact

Benefits

• Salary/Hourly Rate Range*: $178,000 - $220,000
• This role is equity eligible
• This role offers a competitive benefits and wellness package
• Unless stated otherwise, most roles have flexibility to work from home or in the office, depending on what works best for you
• For exempt employees: Unlimited PTO for vacation, sick and mental health days–we encourage everyone to take at least 20 days of PTO per year to ensure dedicated time to spend with loved ones, explore, rest and recharge
• 16 weeks paid parental leave with health benefits for all parents, plus flexible re-entry schedules for returning to work
• Diversity initiatives that encourage Cedarians to bring their whole selves to work, including the Cedarian Advisory Group (a cross-functional cohort focused on increasing internal inclusiveness at Cedar) and three employee resource groups: be@cedar (for BIPOC-identifying Cedarians and their allies), Pridecones (for LGBTQIA+ Cedarians and their allies) and Cedar Women+ (for female-identifying Cedarians)
• Competitive pay, equity (for qualifying roles) and health benefits that start on the first of the month following your start date (or on your start date if your start date coincides with the first of the month)
• Cedar matches 100% of your 401(k) contributions, up to 3% of your annual compensation
• Access to hands-on mentorship, employee and management coaching, and a team discretionary budget for learning and development resources to help you grow both professionally and personally