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Senior AI Scientist

Cairns Health
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

Senior AI Scientist

We’re seeking a dynamic artificial intelligence scientist and machine learning expert to join our incredible technology team at Cairns Health. This role sits at the crossroads of conversational AI, radar technology, hardware integration, and neural networks. You’ll play a pivotal role in the success of our product, starting with the development and refinement of our proprietary algorithms that leverage radar signals for vital signs detection, while exploring opportunities across our tech stack for innovation opportunities. Our  ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with a hands-on approach to coding and a positive, can-do attitude.

About Cairns Health

Cairns Health ( ) is creating a fundamentally better healthcare experience for people with chronic health conditions and those who care for them. We make healthcare more accessible by simplifying complex care plans, connecting care teams and meeting patients where they live. Through our conversational AI, patients use their voice to interact with our digital care companion, who proactively gives medication reminders, symptom checks, behavioral nudges and even engages in friendly conversation to ease loneliness. Cairns uses a device that includes radar to put the patient in context and passively monitors their activities, including : heart rate, breathing rate and sleep stages, all without a wearable. The result is informed and timely intervention that drives improved clinical outcomes, reduced care delivery costs and a more satisfactory healthcare experience for all.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Own and enhance our algorithms for vital signs detection.
  • Develop methodologies for data collection and analysis of algorithm performance.
  • Explore opportunities for innovation through signal processing and data analysis.
  • Collaborate with a team of accomplished, high-performing engineers.
  • Gain hands-on experience with embedded software and our hardware stack.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience, coupled with 5-7 years of professional experience as an AI scientist or in a similar role.
  • Proficient in modern machine learning and AI techniques, including neural networks.
  • Experience with deep learning toolkits including torch, tensorflow, Jax
  • Experience and proven track record in model architecture design, model training end to end from concept to deployment
  • Experience with standing up and maintaining data pipelines generally and in the context of IoT / sensor networks specifically
  • Familiarity with digital signal processing techniques (previous radar data experience a plus).
  • Proficient in Python and / or C for model development / implementation.
  • Familiarity with quantization of models and deploying on the edge.
  • Familiarity with AWS or other cloud environments.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to tackle complex technical challenges.
  • Positive, team player with strong people skills and excellent communication.
  • Benefits

    We offer competitive compensation, equity & benefits - including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation / sick days and 401(k) plans.

    Location

    Preference for candidates located near Sunnyvale, CA.

    To Apply

    Please apply via LinkedIn and then send your resume and cover letter to : nicky@cairns.ai and answer the following questions :

  • This role works 4 days in office from Sunnyvale, CA. Where are you based currently?
  • What are your salary expectations?
  • What professional experience do you have in machine learning (specifically Torch, TensorFlow)?
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