
Sr. Data Science Platform Engineer
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Overview
Job Description
ABOUT THIS POSITION
We are looking for a Senior Data Science Platform Engineer that will help us build out the platform that supports the training and application of our predictive models and performs deep analysis to extract machine consumable meaning from unstructured clinical documentation. You will be joining a small team that has become one of the top players in our field in just two years. Because we work on the cutting edge of a lot of technologies, we need someone who is a creative problem solver, resourceful in getting things done, and productive working independently or collaboratively. You will be accessing our enormous amount of data to help drive our future innovation.WHAT YOU'LL DO
Responsibilities:
Developand enhance the machine learning platform to manage the full model life cycle
Build frameworksand toolstoenablethe data science teamdevelopingand enhancingpredictive models,supportscalablereal-time predictions in production
Design and implementdata engineering solutionsformodel training
Expand NLP capabilities with advanced analysis techniques to improve text understanding
Design and implementhigh-performance, scalable services and applications
Collaborate with team members to create integrated solutions and ensuretimelydelivery of quality software and documentation
Understandand adhere to development standards for consistency across teams
Performin-depthtechnical and performance analyses to troubleshoot production issues
Monitor andmaintainproduction systemsfor reliability and efficiency
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
MinimumRequirements (Education,certificationsand experience):
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Scienceor related area,Masters preferred
7+ years of professional experience writing Pythonor Javacode,with at least 3 years building data platforms
Expertproficiencywith SQL
NLP
Seasoned practitioner of engineering best practices such asCI/CD and automated testing
Comfort working in a Linux environment
Passion for exploring,applyingand following the evolution ofcutting edgetechnologies related to AI, machine learning, NLP andlarge scaledata processing
Professional experience withMLOps, Docker, Kubernetes, relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred), Kafka, REST API design, and microservices application architectures
Experience with public cloud solutions, such as AWS orGCP
Proventrack recordof successful delivery of progressively complex technical projects
Coaching and mentoring junior engineers in the team
Team player DNA with a positive, self-starter attitude
Attention to detail, highly organized, with an absolute focus on quality of work
Preferred Requirements:
Familiarity withClearML, Triton,PyTorch, and TensorFlow
Familiarity with statistics and healthcare domain
Provenexpertisein successful large project/build management and execution
ABOUT WAYSTAR
Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.
Waystar’s healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers. We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful, optimistic & fun.
Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS® or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book™ surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans. For more information, visit waystar.comor follow @Waystaron Twitter.
WAYSTAR PERKS
- Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
- Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
- We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
- Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
- Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
- 401(K) program with company match
- Pet insurance
- Employee resource groups
Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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