Data Science Lead

Neko Health

Data Science Lead developing physics-based laser and optical imaging algorithms for Neko Health’s preventative care platform. Validating and integrating clinical algorithms into production systems.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeStockholm • 🇸🇪 SwedenSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and deploying physics-based algorithms for laser measurement systems, with a strong focus on calibration, validation, and compliance with metrological and clinical standards. Proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and mentor peers in a high-growth environment.

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Physics-Based ModellingLaser Measurement TechniquesSoftware Engineering SkillsAlgorithm DevelopmentCalibration and Validation

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Hard Skills

Physics-Based ModellingLaser Measurement TechniquesAlgorithm DevelopmentCalibration MethodologiesValidation TechniquesSensor CharacterisationProduction-Quality CodeMeasurement ScienceOptical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringCommunicationProblem-SolvingTeamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

MSc or PhD in PhysicsMSc or PhD in Optical EngineeringMSc or PhD in Biomedical EngineeringMSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Clinical EnvironmentsRegulated EnvironmentsMed-TechBiophotonicsMetrologySensor-Driven R&DMedical-Device Algorithm Regulatory Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, verify, validate, and deploy physics-based algorithms for laser measurement systems
Contribute to new product capabilities and research breakthroughs that improve member outcomes
Collaborate with optical engineers, hardware developers, and clinical researchers
Bridge physical sensor behaviour and production software in Neko Health clinics and products
Deliver production-quality code and integrate physics-aware algorithms into backend infrastructure
Design and execute calibration, validation, and noise-characterisation methodologies
Ensure measurement science meets metrological and clinical standards
Mentor and collaborate within a multidisciplinary Data Science and Algorithm team
Work in cross-functional project teams and present progress, failures, or hacks at bi-weekly engineering demos

Requirements

What you’ll need

MSc or PhD in Physics, Optical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of relevant industry experience, or 5+ years post-PhD
Deep knowledge of physics-based modelling and simulation
Ability to translate optical, acoustic, or electromagnetic physical systems into code from first principles
Experience with laser-based measurement techniques such as laser speckle, doppler, OCT, interferometry, lidar FMCW, spectroscopy, or related fields
Strong software engineering skills
Proven experience shipping algorithms to production
Experience characterising sensors, building calibration pipelines, and validating measurements against ground truth
Motivation to apply rigorous measurement science to preventative healthcare
Preferred: experience in clinical or regulated environments and understanding of medical-device algorithm regulatory requirements
Preferred: experience in med-tech, biophotonics, metrology, or sensor-driven R&D
Preferred: demonstrated success mentoring engineers or researchers in high-growth, mission-driven organisations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote First company
Flexible workplace focused on work/life balance
Remote work flexibility
Company gatherings a couple of times per year
Reasonable adjustments to support the application
Option for Neko to retain the application for 2 years for similar opportunities