Principal Data Scientist

ZipRecruiter - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Principal

Remote - Palo Alto, CA

About the position

The Principal Data Scientist at Machinify will provide technical leadership and hands-on contributions to the data science team, focusing on enhancing AI-powered software products that transform healthcare claims and payment operations. This role involves guiding a team of Senior and Staff Data Scientists, executing code for payment policies, and collaborating with leadership to define key metrics and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level technical direction & guidance to a team of Senior and Staff Data Scientists.
• 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.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to define key technical and business metrics and objectives.

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.

Nice-to-haves

• Startup experience is a big plus.

Benefits

• Flexible and trusting environment where you'll feel empowered to do your best work.
• Work from anywhere in the US.
• Hardworking and supportive colleagues.
• Incredible medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees & their families.
• Competitive salary and equity, 401(k) sponsorship.