Remote Staff Applied AI Scientist (Remote - US)

Description:

• This position is for a Staff Applied AI Scientist at Cedar, located in the United States, and is offered as a remote role.
• The role involves leading the development of generative AI solutions aimed at transforming the healthcare financial experience.
• The candidate will utilize deep expertise in large language models and AI to create scalable, high-impact products that enhance patient interactions and streamline workflows for healthcare organizations.
• Responsibilities include designing and implementing AI-powered features such as chatbots, virtual assistants, and AI-generated bill explanations to improve patient experience and optimize healthcare workflows.
• The candidate will develop scalable data curation strategies by integrating diverse data sources, including text, audio, and structured data, to create high-quality AI datasets.
• Establishing evaluation frameworks and metrics for generative AI solutions to monitor performance and ensure product excellence is also a key responsibility.
• The role requires providing technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to AI and engineering teams while promoting best practices in AI development.
• Collaboration with product and cross-functional teams to research customer workflows and identify opportunities for AI innovation is essential.
• The candidate will drive the strategic technical vision to maintain leadership in AI product development and influence the roadmap for new features.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 8+ years of professional experience in AI/ML, with a proven track record of delivering customer-facing generative AI products.
• Expertise in generative AI techniques, including prompt engineering, LLM evaluation, and model fine-tuning, is required.
• Experience in leading complex, cross-functional AI projects and collaborating with engineering, product, and design teams is necessary.
• A strong foundation in both software engineering and machine learning principles is essential, with the ability to balance experimental rigor with rapid deployment.
• Proficiency in production-level Python and version control systems is required.
• Candidates should demonstrate the ability to thrive in entrepreneurial, fast-paced environments and navigate ambiguity effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills for technical leadership and stakeholder engagement are necessary.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary range of $216,750 - $280,000, with eligibility for equity.
• Flexible work options are available, including hybrid work from New York City or fully remote arrangements.
• Employees receive unlimited PTO for vacation, sick, and mental health days, along with 16 weeks of paid parental leave that includes health benefits.
• Comprehensive health, fertility, and adoption benefits start immediately upon employment.
• A 401(k) plan is provided with a 100% company match up to 3% of annual compensation.
• Employees have access to mentorship, coaching, and a team discretionary budget for learning and development.
• The company promotes inclusion initiatives with employee resource groups that support diversity, equity, and belonging.