Applied Scientist II

Responsibilities

• Ship production algorithmic systems end-to-end, from problem framing to launch and iteration.
• Frame messy healthcare and business constraints into clear objectives, tradeoffs, and decision frameworks.
• Define metrics to judge solution performance and validate solutions before launch.
• Select appropriate approaches, including machine learning, optimization, heuristics, expert systems, or simple rules.
• Experiment with novel approaches to improve results.
• Produce rigorous, well-validated work and review peers' code and analyses.
• Build a deep understanding of the healthcare economy and Garner's role in it.
• Design provider-tiering algorithms optimizing geographic access and total-cost-of-care savings.
• Fine-tune and productionize an LLM-based primary-care experience, including evaluation, guardrails, and quality monitoring.
• Build member-engagement models using claims data and in-app behavior to select effective communication channels and timing.

Requirements

• 2+ years of industry experience as an Applied Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Research Scientist, or equivalent advanced degree.
• Bias toward action and ability to quickly translate ideas into working prototypes.
• Strong applied problem-solving skills, including defining effective metrics and delivering measurable improvements.
• Solid command of relevant methods and model data.
• Strong judgment in selecting statistical models, heuristics, optimization approaches, and simpler algorithmic methods.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present work clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Commitment to a high-performing, mission-driven team with urgency, accountability, and authentic feedback.

Technologies

• Python
• SQL
• AWS
• Snowflake
• pandas
• XGBoost
• PyTorch
• Hugging Face
• Modern LLM tooling and evaluation frameworks

Compensation and Benefits

• Target base compensation: $158,000–$190,000.
• Equity incentive eligibility.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Teladoc Health.