About this role
Solace is hiring an Associate Data Scientist for a July 2027 start date in Redwood City, California, offering recent graduates a hands-on opportunity to build forecasting and machine learning models in a fast-paced startup environment. This in-person role requires working from the Redwood City office three days a week and is tailored for ambitious quantitative graduates eager to tackle complex healthcare challenges.
Role Overview
This position provides a rare chance to learn data science from the inside out at a rapidly expanding healthcare startup. As an Associate Data Scientist, team members work directly on the forecasting and machine learning systems that power the real-time marketplace, including matching patients with advocates and predicting demand. This is not a role for running textbook exercises; professionals contribute to real production models with mentorship from senior data scientists, requiring independent thought and rigorous methodological defense.
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About the Company
Solace is a Series C healthcare technology startup founded in 2022, backed by prominent investors including Inspired Capital, Craft Ventures, Torch Capital, Menlo Ventures, Signalfire, and IVP, and achieved a valuation of $1 billion for its patient advocacy tech. The company addresses the reality that 88% of U.S. adults lack the health literacy to navigate the complex medical system independently. By pairing patients with expert advocates and providing decision-making tools, Solace aims to cut through healthcare red tape and improve patient outcomes. The lean, mission-driven U.S. team values urgency, precision, and heart.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly on the official Solace careers page. Applicants should ensure all communications originate from official solace.health or ashbyhq.com domains to avoid recruitment fraud.
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What is the start date for the Associate Data Scientist role?
The start date for this position is July 2027.
Who is eligible to apply for this college grad position?
Students graduating with a bachelor's or master's degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Math, or a related quantitative field between December 2026 and June 2027 are eligible to apply.
Is this position remote?
No, this is an in-person role based out of the Redwood City, California office, requiring presence 3 days a week.
What technical skills are required?
Candidates need working Python skills including pandas, scikit-learn, and NumPy, as well as working SQL skills and strong fundamentals in statistics and probability.
Where should applications be submitted?
Applications should be submitted through the official Solace careers page, ensuring communications are received from verified solace.health or ashbyhq.com email addresses.