Senior AI Scientist

Cambia Health Solutions

AI Scientist Senior II leading and architecting AI solutions for healthcare at Cambia. Drive innovation and mentor junior staff while addressing complex healthcare challenges.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timePortland • Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $168,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in generative AI, machine learning, and data science, with a strong ability to architect innovative solutions and lead complex projects in the healthcare industry. Proficient in Python programming and advanced AI/ML techniques, with a focus on translating business challenges into actionable AI initiatives.

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Generative AI ExpertiseMachine Learning MasteryPython ProgrammingHealthcare Industry KnowledgeStatistical Validation Techniques

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Hard Skills

AI Solution ArchitectureData ScienceA/B TestingCausal InferenceStatistical ValidationSoftware Engineering PrinciplesComplex Data ChallengesModel DevelopmentTechnical Vision DefinitionInnovation in AI/ML

Soft Skills

MentoringStrategic AdvisingCross-Functional LeadershipCollaborationProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Clinical Care DeliveryCustomer ExperiencePayment IntegrityQuantitative FieldEmerging TechnologiesComplex ProjectsBusiness Strategy AlignmentHigh-Impact AI OpportunitiesReal-World Data ChallengesData Domains

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive innovation across multiple business areas such as clinical care delivery, customer experience, and payment integrity.
Serve as a technical leader and strategic advisor.
Personally architect and build sophisticated AI solutions while mentoring junior team members.
Actively contributing code, developing models, and solving complex technical problems alongside your team.
Lead cross-functional initiatives, establish best practices, and serve as a subject matter expert to both technical and business stakeholders.
Partner with business leaders to identify high-impact AI opportunities and translate ambiguous business challenges into actionable AI initiatives with clear success criteria.
Design comprehensive experimentation strategies including A/B testing, causal inference, and statistical validation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

The AI Scientist Sr II would have a degree (masters or PhD preferred) in a strongly quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Operations Research, Bioinformatics, or Econometrics.
Typically at least 12 years of related work experience.
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Recognized expert in generative AI, machine learning, and data science with ability to architect complex, novel solutions and define technical vision aligned with business strategy.
Deep understanding of the healthcare industry (preferred) with ability to identify and prioritize high-value AI opportunities, evaluate emerging technologies, and lead multiple complex projects from conception to production.
Mastery of advanced AI/ML techniques with ability to innovate beyond existing patterns, combined with expert-level Python programming and strong software engineering principles (design patterns, testing, CI/CD).
Deep expertise in working with complex, real-world data challenges across multiple data domains (e.g., claims, clinical, member engagement).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits.
Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.
Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave).
Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.
Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.
Commute and parking benefits.