Principal Data Scientist for Search - Telecommute Opportunity with Workwarp and Optum Unified Search Team

Transforming Healthcare through Innovative Search Technology At the forefront of the healthcare technology revolution, Workwarp and the Optum Unified Search Team are combining cutting-edge technology with a culture of performance, collaboration, and opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions. We're not just developing another gadget; we're on a mission to make healthcare data accessible, safe, and reliable whenever and wherever it's needed. Join us in this endeavor and start doing your life's best work. About the Role: Principal Data Scientist, Search - Telecommute The Optum Unified Search Team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Data Scientist to lead the integration of data across the Optum/United Healthcare enterprise into our expanding Unified Search Platform. As a key member of our geographically distributed yet cohesive team, you will collaborate closely with Engineering, Platform, and Product teams, as well as numerous stakeholders across the business, to drive innovation in search technology and user experiences for tens of millions of healthcare consumers and providers. Key Responsibilities Advanced Analytics and Modeling: Apply advanced statistical and predictive modeling techniques to optimize healthcare and digital experiences. Innovative Problem-Solving: Propose innovative ways to tackle complex problems using data mining, statistical analysis, and machine learning. Effective Communication: Communicate findings verbally and visually to business partners and clients, ensuring clarity and impact. Data Integrity and Innovation: Seek out new data sources and verify the integrity of data to fill gaps and improve models. Business Needs and Analytics: Support business needs around analytics, predictive modeling, and business intelligence. Collaboration and Transformation: Collaborate effectively with internal clients, transforming their needs into data science use cases. Ongoing Improvement: Provide ongoing tracking and monitoring of statistical models' performance and recommend improvements to methods and algorithms. Essential Qualifications and Skills To excel in this role, you should possess: A Master's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, (Bio) Statistics, Applied Statistics, Economics, or similar quantitative fields of study. Hands-on experience in developing analytics with machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and/or other related modeling techniques. Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and/or PySpark. The ability to turn state-of-the-art research into production-level codes. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and documentation. An interest in working with complex data and building new mechanisms for different domains. Leadership and mentoring capabilities for junior engineers. Preferred Qualifications While not mandatory, having the following qualifications can further enhance your candidacy: A Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, (Bio) Statistics, Applied Statistics, Economics, or similar quantitative fields of study. Experience in developing and deploying models related to recommender systems, NLP, and time series forecasting. Experience with algorithms for financial forecasting, search engines, cold-start recommendation, and semi-supervised learning. Solid analytical and problem-solving skills. The ability to translate business needs and requirements into technical solutions. What We Offer As a member of our team, you'll enjoy: A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. The flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. A culture of performance, collaboration, and opportunity. Clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role and opportunities for development in other roles. Recognition and rewards for your performance. The chance to be part of a high-performing team driving change in healthcare technology. Why Join Us? By joining Workwarp and the Optum Unified Search Team, you'll be at the forefront of making healthcare data more accessible and reliable. You'll be working on challenging projects that require innovative solutions, collaborating with a talented team of professionals, and enjoying the flexibility of remote work. If you're passionate about using data science to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply. Take the First Step Towards a Rewarding New Role Seize this opportunity to make a meaningful difference in healthcare technology. Apply now to become our Principal Data Scientist for Search and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with Workwarp and Optum Unified Search Team. Apply for this job