Job Description
We Breathe Life Into Data
At Komodo Health, our mission is to reduce the global burden of disease. And we believe that smarter use of data is essential to this mission. That’s why we built the Healthcare Map — the industry’s largest, most complete, precise view of the U.S. healthcare system — by combining de-identified, real-world patient data with innovative algorithms and decades of clinical experience. The Healthcare Map serves as our foundation for a powerful suite of software applications, helping us answer healthcare’s most complex questions for our partners. Across the healthcare ecosystem, we’re helping our clients unlock critical insights to track detailed patient behaviors and treatment patterns, identify gaps in care, address unmet patient needs, and reduce the global burden of disease.
As we pursue these goals, it remains essential to us that we stay grounded in our values: be awesome, seek growth, deliver “wow,” and enjoy the ride. At Komodo, you will be joining a team of ambitious, supportive Dragons with diverse backgrounds but a shared passion to deliver on our mission to reduce the burden of disease — and enjoy the journey along the way.
The Opportunity at Komodo Health:
As an ML Researcher, you will be at the core of developing the proprietary models that power our Healthcare Map and the Marmot generative AI platform. You will bridge the gap between theoretical machine learning and practical, high-scale application, conducting original research to improve our ability to link, de-duplicate, and normalize complex longitudinal patient data. This is not just an academic role; we are looking for a researcher with a “Platform Builder” mindset who is eager to move beyond experimental code to create durable, versioned models that enhance our data infrastructure and AI capabilities.
Looking back on your first 12 months at Komodo Health, you will have accomplished…
- Advanced Internal Data Fidelity: Developed and deployed novel ML models that improve the accuracy of patient-level data linking and entity resolution across disparate sources.
- Enhanced Generative Capabilities: Contributed key architectural improvements to the Marmot LLM infrastructure, specifically focusing on reducing manual “drift” and accelerating feedback loops.
- Optimized Non-Human Identity Governance: Established protocols for governing AI agents and automation entities within our platforms, ensuring least-privilege access and “Compliance-by-Design”.
- Bridged Research and Production: Successfully collaborated with advanced modeling and engineering groups to transition research prototypes into production-ready platform features.
These are the essential job duties you will be responsible for…
- Execute Original Research: Design and test new ML architectures to solve challenges in data integration, interoperability, and predictive modeling across diverse datasets.
- Collaborate on Model Architecture: Partner closely with Product and Engineering to ensure research efforts align with revenue-critical IAM and data-orchestration goals.
- Adopt a Reflexive AI Mindset: Use AI as a natural part of your own research process to iterate faster and deliver higher-quality code and documentation.
- Ensure Technical Excellence: Maintain the highest standards of technical accuracy, ensuring that all models are robust, scalable, and built for a high-performance SaaS environment.
- Automate Data Reconciliation: Build API-driven reconciliation jobs and data normalization scripts to ensure a unified and consistent view across our data estate.
What you bring to Komodo Health (required):
- Advanced Research Background: Deep expertise in Machine Learning, Statistics, or a related quantitative field with a strong track record of “solution-oriented” research.
- Python Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in Python and the broader ML stack for custom API connector development and data reconciliation.
- Proficiency in Quantitative Reasoning: An ability to understand complex data nuances and use that knowledge to scope out technical solutions for platform-level challenges.
- Curiosity & Initiative: A proactive drive to explore new AI tools and workflows, with a commitment to sharing AI-enhanced automations with the broader team.
- Collaborative Communicator: Ability to translate complex model limitations and research findings into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Komodo’s AI Standard
At Komodo, we’re not just witnessing the AI revolution – we’re leading it. This is a pivotal moment in time, where being first to market with AI transforms industries and sets the bar. We’ve already established industry leadership in leveraging AI to revolutionize healthcare, and we expect every team member to contribute. AI here isn’t optional; it’s foundational. We expect you to integrate AI into your daily work – from summarizing documents to automating workflows and uncovering insights. This isn’t just about efficiency; it’s about making every moment more meaningful, building on trust in AI, and driving our collective success.
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare intelligence.
Where You’ll Work
Komodo Health has a hybrid work model; we recognize the power of choice and importance of flexibility for the well-being of both our company and our individual Dragons. Roles may be completely remote based anywhere in the country listed, remote but based in a specific region, or local (commuting distance) to one of our hubs in San Francisco, New York City, or Chicago with remote work options.
What We Offer
Positions may be eligible for company benefits in accordance with Company policy. We offer a competitive total rewards package including medical, dental and vision coverage along with a broad range of supplemental benefits including 401k Retirement Plan, prepaid legal assistance, and more. We also offer paid time off for vacation, sickness, holiday, and bereavement. We are pleased to be able to provide 100% company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance. This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to business-related factors.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Komodo Health provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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