Applied AI Scientist, Agentic AI

At Claritev, our mission is to simplify healthcare workflows, improve transparency, and bend the healthcare cost curve. We believe that data, technology, and AI can fundamentally transform how healthcare operates by automating complex workflows, improving decision-making, and reducing unnecessary costs across the system.

By combining deep healthcare expertise with advanced analytics and AI, we help payers, providers, and employers operate more efficiently and deliver better outcomes for the people they serve.

We are bold in our thinking, rigorous in execution, and committed to service excellence for every stakeholder. Our culture values innovation, accountability, diversity of thought, and collaboration.

Join us as we accelerate our transformation into a leading technology and AI-driven company shaping the future of healthcare.

JOB SUMMARY: 

We are seeking an Applied AI Scientist to lead the research, development, and deployment of advanced machine learning and AI systems that power Claritev’s next generation of healthcare products.

This is a hands-on role ideal for an early-career scientist who is excited to apply machine learning and AI to real-world problems. You will work closely with senior scientists, engineers, and product teams to build, test, and deploy models that improve healthcare workflows, enhance decision-making, and reduce costs.

In this role, you will contribute to the design and implementation of predictive and generative AI solutions while developing your technical skills and gaining experience working with large-scale healthcare data in production environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
AI & Machine Learning Development

• Assist in the development, testing, and deployment of machine learning and AI models.
• Support the implementation of predictive, generative, and optimization models for healthcare use cases.
• Contribute to data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation.

Applied Research & Experimentation

• Conduct experiments and analyze results to improve model performance.
• Assist in evaluating new AI techniques, including generative AI and agent-based systems.
• Participate in prototyping and testing new approaches under guidance from senior team members.

Product & Business Impact

• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to help translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Support the development of AI-driven features and insights for healthcare applications.
• Contribute to documenting results and communicating findings to stakeholders.

Engineering & Production Support

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Assist in deploying models and supporting production systems.
• Help monitor model performance and data quality over time.

Collaboration & Learning

• Work closely with applied scientists, data scientists, engineers, and product managers.
• Actively seek feedback and continuously improve technical and domain knowledge.
• Contribute to a collaborative and knowledge-sharing team environment.

Governance & Compliance

• Follow best practices for data privacy, security, and responsible AI.
• Support model validation and documentation efforts.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• B.S, M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of hands-on industry experience applying Machine Learning (ML), Predictive Modeling, or Generative/Agentic AI in industry, with a proven track record of delivering solutions from prototype to production.
• 0-1 year of hands-on experience with Generative AI and agent development.
• Healthcare or health services experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Python, deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow), and agentic frameworks (e.g. LangChain, LangGraph, Autogen, crewAI, n8n).
• Familiarity in designing and implementing RAG pipelines, and integrating planning, memory, tools, MCP, and A2A protocol for agent workflows.
• Familiarity in building evaluation pipelines for LLM and agent performance, including metrics such as accuracy, reliability, and latency.
• Proficiency in using AI Coding tools like Github Copilot, OpenAI Codex etc. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $100K to $120K.  Specific compensation offers are determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate’s education, experience, skills, work location, and internal equity considerations In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

BENEFITS  

We realize that our employees are instrumental in our success, and we reward them accordingly with very competitive compensation and benefits packages, an incentive bonus program, as well as recognition and awards programs.  Our work environment is friendly and supportive, and we offer flexible schedules whenever possible, as well as a wide range of live and web-based professional development and educational programs to prepare you for advancement opportunities. 

Your benefits will include: 

• Medical, dental and vision coverage with low deductible & copay 

• Life insurance 

• Short and long-term disability 

• Paid Parental Leave 

• 401(k) + match 

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

• Generous Paid Time Off – accrued based on years of service  

• WA Candidates: the accrual rate is 4.61 hours every other week for the first two years of tenure before increasing with additional years of service 

• 10 paid company holidays 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Flexible Spending Account 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Sick time benefits – for eligible employees, one hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum accrual of 40 hours per calendar year, unless the laws of the state in which the employee is located provide for more generous sick time benefits. 

EEO STATEMENT 

Claritev is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE 

We will generally accept applications for at least 5 calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. 

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