# Staff Data Scientist
**Company:** [Garner Health](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/garner-health)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Salary:** $263K-$300K
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Python, SQL, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Snowflake, AWS, dbt, Terraform, Jupyter Notebooks, Argo
**Posted:** 2026-01-30
> Leads development of AI/ML models and statistical algorithms to evaluate healthcare provider performance, partnering with clinical and product teams. Requires 8+ years data science experience, strong Python/SQL skills, and technical leadership in a startup environment.
## Job Description
## Where you will work

This role will be based in our New York City office. You must be willing to work in the office 3 days per week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

## What you will do

- Partner with product managers and clinical experts to lead projects shaping how we define and measure provider cost and quality
- Drive the evolution and construction of tools we use to write, assess, and combine rules measuring provider behaviors
- Build and maintain data-driven algorithms, including AI and machine learning models, to improve our provider recommendations estimates
- Serve as a subject matter expert for statistical modeling, improving methods for evaluating current models and future changes
- Partner with data engineers to design scalable data pipelines that ingest, clean, and enrich healthcare provider data
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, research, and operations teams to translate business needs into data-driven solutions
- Define data science standards and best practices, and mentor team members to raise the technical capabilities of the data science team

## The ideal candidate has

- 8+ years professional experience in data science, product analytics, and/or healthcare
- A demonstrated ability to independently solve difficult problems and deliver high quality results to senior stakeholders
- **Strong Python and SQL skills**
- Expertise in statistical modeling techniques and a track record of building impactful predictive models
- A willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and do whatever is necessary to ensure company success
- Experience working in a rapidly evolving startup environment

## Technologies we use

- Python and Jupyter Notebooks, SQL (Snowflake), Argo, DBT, AWS, Terraform

## Compensation Transparency

The target salary range for this position is $263,000 - $300,000. Individual compensation for this role will depend on various factors, including qualifications, skills, and applicable laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to participate in our equity incentive and competitive benefits plans, including but not limited to: flexible PTO, Medical/Dental/Vision plan options, 401(k), Teladoc Health and more.
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