At Optum, we believe that delivering care is not just about providing services, but also about making a positive impact on the lives of our patients and communities.
The role you will be taking on is crucial in helping us achieve this goal. As a Principal Data Scientist/Analyst, you will play a key part in driving innovation and advancing health equity through the use of data science and analytics.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Data Scientist to join our growing team in Ireland. As a Principal Data Scientist/Analyst, you will work closely with other Data Scientists and subject matter experts to conduct and manage outcomes of various analytic studies.
You will be empowered to analyze data, create solutions, and build production-ready models. Your primary responsibilities will include:
* Providing strategic and technical direction aligned to analytic efforts around AI/machine learning
* Optimizing deep learning models for performance, scalability, and efficiency
* Analyzing, reviewing, and interpreting complex data through the development of case-studies, enabling the data to tell a story
* Building and maintaining production-ready machine-learning models
* Identifying drivers of patterns/behaviors uncovered in data and using these to explain business trends
As a Principal Data Scientist/Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work in partnership with local analytic leadership in Ireland as part of the broader Optum Ireland ecosystem, while building strong relationships with US-based AI/ML experts.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess:
* A BacDegree (or higher) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field
* Extensive experience in deep learning, AI or Machine Learning in a principal level or technical leadership role
* Proficiency in AI/ML and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch
* Knowledge of deep learning architectures
Benefits
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
* Flexible work arrangements, including the opportunity to split your monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny office and telecommuting from a home-based office
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Others
Our company values diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a workplace culture that is welcoming and respectful of all employees. We offer a range of employee benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.