Applied Data Scientist

Welcome to Healthee, where healthcare meets simplicity. It's 2025, and our mission is to empower employees to take control of their health benefits with clarity and confidence - navigating complex systems in under 27 seconds. Using cutting-edge AI, we personalize and streamline the experience of understanding, using, and optimizing health coverage.We're not just building a product. We’re crafting an intelligent platform that transforms lives through data-driven insights and seamless digital experiences.We are seeking a passionate hands-on Applied Data Scientist to join our R&D team and help revolutionize the health benefits experience. This role is pivotal in developing intelligent systems that make healthcare navigation easier, faster, and more efficient for millions of users. You will work at the intersection of healthcare data, machine learning, and conversational AI to create solutions that deliver real value to users.We're looking for someone who lives and breathes data science, thrives on diving deep into complex healthcare datasets, and loves solving problems that directly impact people's healthcare decisions. You are driven by the desire to build AI systems that truly understand and help users navigate their health benefits, and you do so with a hands-on, pragmatic approach. You thrive in a fast-paced, hypergrowth startup environment, and demonstrate curiosity, humility, and a user-first mindset.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement machine learning models to power our personal AI assistant.Develop and optimize Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems to provide accurate, contextual healthcare information.Work closely with engineering, product, and design teams to integrate intelligent capabilities into our user-facing features.Create evaluation frameworks to continuously assess and improve AI assistant performance and accuracy.Stay current on research and trends in generative AI, LLMs, and agent-based architectures—and help translate them into practical applications.Contribute to building internal tools, evaluation pipelines, and best practices for applied AI.Translate complex technical concepts into clear insights for non-technical stakeholdersRequirements:5 years of hands-on experience in data science, machine learning, or AI development rolesBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics or related field.Strong proficiency in Python, with experience in pandas, scikit-learn, and other ML librariesUnderstanding of machine learning fundamentals including model evaluation and deploymentExperience with NLP techniques and working with LLM APIs to build AI-powered solutionsFamiliarity with RAG systems, vector databases, and retrieval mechanismsKnowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologiesExperience with data visualization tools (matplotlib, seaborn, Tableau, or similar)Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detailExcellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts clearlyBeing a decent human being with a passion for improving healthcare accessibilityWhy Join Healthee:At Healthee, we're changing the health benefits experience by making it easier, faster, and more efficient to use your health insurance and get care. You'll have the opportunity to:Make a direct impact on improving healthcare accessibility and decision-making for millions of usersWork with cutting-edge AI technology in a rapidly growing healthtech companyCollaborate with a world-class team that values innovation, user-first thinking, and technical excellenceBe part of building the future of healthcare navigation through intelligent AI systemsEnjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and significant growth opportunitiesSalary range: Competitive compensation package commensurate with experienceSalary range: 35,000-40,000 (will be determined based on level of experience)**At Healthee, we welcome candidates with varying levels of experience for this role, which is reflected in the flexible salary range. The final salary will be determined through a professional assessment during the interview process, in line with our internal development levels . As an equitable employer, we prioritize transparency and are committed to offering fair and competitive salaries that align with those of our current employees.Check us out on Geektime: https://insider.geektime.co.il/company/healthee/18 Top Tech Companies in Israel | Built In