Associate Applied Scientist

The role

You will ship production algorithmic systems end-to-end by framing problems and choosing appropriate approaches like machine learning or optimization. You will work on tasks such as provider tiering optimization and member engagement models.

What you will do

• Ship production algorithmic systems end-to-end
• Frame healthcare and business constraints into objectives and decision frameworks
• Define and validate metrics to judge solution performance
• Choose appropriate approaches including machine learning, optimization, or heuristics
• Experiment with new ideas and approaches
• Produce rigorous, well-validated work
• Review peers' code and analyses
• Build understanding of the healthcare economy

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (in progress) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related STEM field
• Expected graduation date of Fall 2026 or Spring 2027
• Bias toward action and translating ideas into working prototypes
• Strong applied problem-solving skills
• Command of required methods and data
• Strong judgment in choosing between statistical models, heuristics, and optimization
• Strong communication skills to present work to senior stakeholders

Benefits

• Equity incentive plan
• Flexible PTO
• Medical/Dental/Vision plan options
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Teladoc Health

Before you apply

• Unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

About the company

Garner partners with employers to redesign healthcare by applying clinical metrics to identify best-performing doctors and using incentives to steer members to better care. The company uses AI to scale its impact on the U.S. healthcare system.