Principal Software Engineer, NLP/ ML

Principal Software Engineer, NLP/ ML

Truveta is the world’s first health provider led data platform with a vision of Saving Lives with Data. Our mission is to enable researchers to find cures faster, empower every clinician to be an expert, and help families make the most informed decisions about their care. Achieving Truveta’ s ambitious vision requires an incredible team of talented and inspired people with a special combination of health, software and big data experience who share our company values. 

Our headquarters are in the greater Seattle area but we celebrate and embrace a remote culture.  

Who We Need  

Truveta is rapidly building a talented and diverse team to tackle complex health and technical challenges. Beyond core capabilities, we are seeking problem solvers, passionate and collaborative teammates, and those willing to roll up their sleeves while making a difference. If you are interested in the opportunity to pursue purposeful work, join a mission-driven team, and build a rewarding career while having fun, Truveta may be the perfect fit for you. 

This Opportunity:

We are looking for and Machine Learning/Natural Language Processing expert who can utilize deep applied science and software development skills in building our Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. As an Software Engineer you will work in an exciting and fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with multiple teams across the company and external research institutions. You will work as part of an organization that brings together talent in software, health, big data, machine learning, natural language processing, deep learning, and AI towards accomplishing our mission. We value and encourage diversity in the belief that our differences make us and our products better.

 In this role, you’ll:

• Innovate in applying State-of-the-art (SOTA) Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning techniques
• Support hiring and mentoring of junior team members
• Collaborate with and contribute to the success of other teams and partners
• Collaborate with internal groups and external partners to deliver next generation of innovation in trustworthy healthcare
• Support and encourage experimentation and transparent, ethical scientific process in driving innovation

Key Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in Applied Research in at least one of the following:
  • Machine Learning
  • Deep Learning
  • Natural Language Processing
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related STEM field 
• Professional experience developing production level algorithms, with a proven track record of successfully shipping applied research in production
• Excellent problem solving and data analysis skills
• Expertise in developing or applying predictive analytics, statistical modeling, data mining, or machine learning algorithms, especially at scale

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD degree in computer science or related STEM field 
• Experience building Natural Language Processing components in shipping products
• Experience in adopting pretrained models to new scenarios with additional structured/unstructured inputs
• Experience applying AI fairness, transparency, ethics and responsible AI processes and standards
• Good written and verbal communication, including presentation skills

Key Differentiators: Grounded in a growth mindset, advocate for inclusion and diversity, and strong self-awareness

Why Truveta?  

Be a part of building something special. Now is the perfect time to join Truveta. We have strong, established leadership with decades of success. We are well-funded. We are building a culture that prioritizes people and their passions across personal, professional and everything in between. Join us as we build an amazing company together.  

We offer:  

• Interesting and meaningful work for every career stage  
• Competitive compensation 
• Comprehensive benefits with strong medical, dental and vision insurance plans 
• 401K plan 
• Professional development for continuous learning  
• Work/life autonomy via flexible work hours and flexible paid time off 
• Generous parental leave 
• Regular team activities (virtual and in-person as soon as we are able) 

Truveta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.