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Staff Applied Scientist

Garner HealthNew York City, New YorkResearch
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Salary
$300K - $390K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
11 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Staff Applied Scientist position at Garner Health is a hybrid player-coach role based in New York City, perfect for an experienced technical leader who wants to design and ship core algorithmic systems. This opportunity suits a driven professional with a background in applied science or machine learning who is eager to tackle complex healthcare challenges while mentoring a small team.

Key Responsibilities

Own ambiguous, high-stakes company problems end-to-end, translating messy real-world healthcare and business constraints into clear decision frameworks.
Define metrics to validate solutions before shipping, and deliver algorithmic breakthroughs that impact company goals.
Lead a small team of scientists by setting technical direction, unblocking daily hurdles, and sharing accountability for output quality and growth.
Review high-level applied science work across the organization to guarantee sound methodology.
Build provider tiering optimization algorithms, fine-tune and productionize LLM-based primary care experiences, and develop machine learning systems for member engagement.

Requirements

Bring six or more years of industry experience as an Applied Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Research Scientist, or equivalent; alternatively, four or more years of industry experience with an advanced degree or PhD.
Demonstrate a strong bias toward action with the ability to quickly turn ideas into working prototypes.
Possess exceptional applied problem-solving skills and recognized technical authority to ensure organizational methods remain sound.
Exhibit strong judgment when selecting between statistical models, heuristics, optimization approaches, and simple rules.
Communicate effectively at the executive level and drive alignment across the entire organization.
Work from the New York City office (Financial District) three days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Nice to Have

Formal management experience is welcome, though not strictly required.
PhDs are preferred for candidates with advanced academic backgrounds.

Skills and Tools

Python
PyTorch
SQL
AWS
Snowflake
Pandas
XGBoost
HuggingFace
Modern LLM tooling and evaluation frameworks

Salary and Benefits

Target base compensation range of $300,000 to $390,000 per year, determined by qualifications, skills, and applicable laws.
Eligibility to participate in equity incentive plans.
Comprehensive competitive benefits including flexible PTO, Medical, Dental, and Vision options.
Financial security through a 401(k) plan with company match and flexible spending accounts.
Additional perks including Teladoc Health access.

About the Company

Garner Health is transforming the U.S. healthcare system by partnering with employers to redesign how healthcare functions. Using over 550 proprietary clinical metrics across 80 specialties applied to a vast dataset of patients, Garner identifies top-performing doctors and uses compelling incentives to guide members toward higher-quality care. The company has helped millions access superior care while saving billions in healthcare costs, doubling in size year over year.

How to Apply

Please submit your application directly through the official Garner Health careers page to be considered for this role.

Skills and tech stack

PythonPyTorchSQLAWSLLMSnowflake

Questions candidates ask

What is the location and on-site requirement for the Staff Applied Scientist role?

The position is based in the New York City office located in the Financial District. Employees are required to work on-site three days per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

What is the salary range for this position?

The target base compensation range is between $300,000 and $390,000 per year, with final compensation depending on qualifications, skills, and applicable laws.

What technologies and tools are used on the team?

The engineering and science teams use Python, PyTorch, SQL, AWS, Snowflake, Pandas, XGBoost, HuggingFace, and modern LLM tooling and evaluation frameworks, selecting tools based on the specific problem.

What level of experience is required to apply?

Candidates must have six or more years of industry experience as an Applied Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Research Scientist, or equivalent, or four or more years of industry experience paired with a relevant advanced degree or PhD.

Is this a management role?

This is a player-coach role where you remain hands-on with technical work while also leading a small team. Formal management experience is welcomed but not explicitly required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Garner Health careers page.

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