Senior Data Scientist

Responsibilities

• Lead development and deployment of AI/ML models in clinical workflows for healthcare decision-making, patient targeting, and clinical intervention optimization.
• Duties include: design machine learning prediction models and LLM-based tools including multi-agent scheduling systems.
• Create technical documentation, system architecture, and project specifications.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and care teams to define goals and timelines.
• Build and optimize Python-based data pipelines for claims data and CRM systems.
• Conduct research on healthcare data structures and predictive modeling techniques for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Manage multiple projects independently and supervise junior data scientists, providing technical leadership and mentorship. Telecommuting available. Multiple positions.

Requirements

• Programming in Python for data processing and machine learning development, using pandas, NumPy, and scikit-learn;
• Writing SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyze data from relational or structured datasets;
• Working with tabular or event-driven datasets, including data cleaning, normalization, and schema alignment;
• Implementing automated data processing and model training pipelines, including feature engineering and data transformation;
• Developing and evaluating machine learning models using performance metrics and validation techniques;
• Supporting transition of machine learning models from development to production, including packaging, automation, or model versioning; and
• Using Git for version control in a collaborative development environment.
• Salary Range:
• $133,952 to $202,000 USD
• In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Here's what you can expect:
• Stock Options: Opportunity to invest in the company's growth.
• Work-from-Home Stipend: A dedicated stipend for your first year to help set up your home office.
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage: Comprehensive plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Life Insurance: Basic life insurance to give you peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off: 20 vacation days, accrued over the year, plus 11 paid holidays.
• Parental Leave: 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents after six months of employment, and 8 weeks of bonding leave for non-birthing parents.
• Retirement Savings: Access to a 401(k) plan with a company contribution, subject to a vesting schedule.
• Commuter Benefits: Convenient options to support your commute needs.
• Professional Development Stipend: A dedicated stipend supports professional development and growth.
• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Employment history and advance degree verification (when applicable) are included as part of the standard background check process.

Benefits

Additional Information

Senior Data Scientist Location: San Francisco, CA About Waymark Waymark is a mission-driven team of healthcare providers, technologists, and builders working to transform care for people with Medicaid benefits. We partner with communities to deliver technology-enabled, human-centered support that helps patients stay healthy and thrive. We're designing tools and systems that bring care directly to those who need it most-removing barriers and reimagining what's possible in Medicaid healthcare delivery.

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