Staff AI Researcher

The Staff AI Researcher is responsible for developing advanced artificial intelligence solutions
that improve health outcomes for millions of patients by empowering primary care physicians
with technology that keeps patients healthy and prevents unnecessary hospitalizations. The Staff
AI Researcher collaborates with engineering and analytics teams to bring AI technologies into
existing products and workflows. Additionally, the role involves training, fine-tuning, and using
AI models harnessing knowledge from extensive data sets of medical records, diagnoses, claims,
and prescriptions collected from millions of patients across the country. Primary duties include
building working prototypes using off-the-shelf and novel AI techniques to deliver higher levels
of optimization for the company; working with large, complex data sets and solving difficult,
non-routine analytical problems to harvest data; redesigning existing pipelines and systems to
meet growing data and query needs; implementing techniques for fine-tuning and adapting pre-
trained generative models to specific healthcare domains or tasks; developing evaluation metrics
and benchmarks to assess the quality and performance of AI/ML models; designing and
implementing feature engineering pipelines, including data processing, feature extraction, and
transformation to optimize model performance; setting and upholding standards for engineering
processes, including style and code checking, test harnesses, and release packaging; and
delivering working proof-of-concept solutions that balance speed, scalability, and time-to-market
considerations.

Must have a Master’s degree or foreign degree equivalent in Computer Science or a related
quantitative field and six (6) years of machine learning and statistical analysis experience. The
position also requires demonstrated knowledge and experience with the following: three (3)
years of deep learning and large language model experience; three (3) years of Python
experience; three (3) years of proficiency in selecting the right tools given a data optimization
problem; addressing challenges from incomplete, unrepresentative, and mislabeled data; and
large-scale distributed systems at scale and statistical software (e.g., Spark).

Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of health plans, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place.

At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission.

In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:

Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles

Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners

Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year)

Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays

12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents

Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service

Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program

401(k) with up to 4% match

Stock options

And much more!