Data Scientist • Principal

Who you are

You have a strong background in data science with a focus on healthcare analytics — your experience includes developing and enhancing predictive models that drive operational efficiency and quality management. You possess an AI-native mindset and have hands-on experience applying AI or machine learning to real-world problems, particularly in healthcare settings. Your ability to access and translate data from multiple sources into actionable insights is a key strength, allowing you to support health systems effectively.

You are passionate about exploring how emerging AI capabilities can improve healthcare delivery and outcomes — you thrive on asking novel, data-driven questions and driving new analyses that can lead to significant improvements in patient care. Your collaborative nature enables you to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineers and healthcare professionals, to ensure that analytics projects align with organizational goals.

What you'll do

As the Principal Data Scientist at Tendo, you will lead analytics projects that focus on quality management and risk adjustment — your role will involve developing, maintaining, and enhancing predictive models that improve products across various areas. You will work closely with data from both public and private sources, translating complex datasets into meaningful insights that can inform decision-making for health systems. Your expertise in machine learning will be crucial as you apply advanced techniques to solve real-world healthcare challenges.

You will have the opportunity to drive new analyses and ask innovative questions that can lead to breakthroughs in healthcare delivery — your work will directly impact how Tendo's products evolve to meet the needs of patients, clinicians, and caregivers. You will also mentor junior data scientists, sharing your knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.

What we offer

At Tendo, you will be part of a fast-growing, mission-driven company that values team-driven culture and individual growth — we are recognized as one of Forbes’ Top Startup Employers for both 2024 and 2025. We offer a collaborative work environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the healthcare experience. If you enjoy working with innovative technologies and are eager to contribute to transforming healthcare, we encourage you to apply today.