Demo

Staff Applied Machine Learning Engineer

Lightbox
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

LightBox is a care enablement platform that helps healthcare providers keep pace with the ever-changing landscape of payer rules and regulations to improve revenue cycle management outcomes. To that end, the company uses data engineering and AI so providers can ensure revenue integrity; reduce denials and cost to collect; and improve credentialing management and contract performance.Are you passionate about driving innovation through machine learning in healthcare? Do you thrive in building and optimizing ML systems? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a founding team member and lead data engineer at Lightbox Health, a cutting-edge healthcare technology company.As a Staff Applied Machine Learning Engineer at Lightbox Health, you will be at the forefront of driving the development and optimization of our ML systems. You will play a crucial role in training ML models, building training pipelines, fine-tuning Language Models (LLMs), and designing feedback systems to continuously improve their performance in healthcare applications. If you're a forward-thinking, technically adept individual with a passion for machine learning and healthcare innovation, this role is for you.Responsibilities : Lead the team in architecting, building, and optimizing ML systems to deliver high-quality, real-world results in healthcare settings.Design and implement robust training pipelines for machine learning models, ensuring efficiency and scalability for healthcare data.Fine-tune ML models to meet specific healthcare needs and optimize their performance for various medical applications.Develop and implement feedback mechanisms to continuously improve the accuracy and effectiveness of ML in healthcare contexts.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand healthcare business requirements and translate them into actionable ML solutions.Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in machine learning and healthcare technology, implementing best practices to enhance our ML infrastructure.Coach and mentor junior data engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the Lightbox Health team.Communicate complex technical concepts and findings to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner, particularly in healthcare contexts.Requirements : 10 years of experience in computer science or an equivalent field.Proven experience in a leadership role driving ML system development and optimization, preferably in healthcare or related fields.Demonstrated expertise in training ML models and building robust training pipelines for real-world applications.Strong understanding of machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar.Proficient in programming languages like Python or Go, with the ability to write efficient, clean, and maintainable code.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.A track record of delivering impactful machine learning solutions that have been successfully deployed in production environments.Nice to Have : Familiarity with healthcare data privacy regulations and best practices for handling sensitive information.Expertise in NLP and document processing techniques such as OCR, entity extraction, or embedding generation, particularly for healthcare documents.Experience with algorithms for searching, sorting, and retrieval of structured and unstructured data, with familiarity in tools like vector databases, graph databases, ElasticSearch, or similar.Understanding of medical claims processing, payer-provider workflows, and healthcare-related standards like ICD, CPT, SOC2, FHIR.Familiarity with MLOps best practices, including CI / CD, model versioning, monitoring, and retraining workflows.Experience designing systems with a focus on low-latency APIs or data pipelines for high-performance environments.Salary Range : $170,000 - $225,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience, skills, and other factors.Apply for this job First Name

  • Last Name
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Resume / CV
  • Do you have authorization to work in the United States?
  • J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $170,000 - $225,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Staff Applied Machine Learning Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Staff Applied Machine Learning Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$128,610 - $169,671
Income Estimation: 
$131,357 - $193,022
Income Estimation: 
$162,444 - $208,834
Income Estimation: 
$195,801 - $254,734
Income Estimation: 
$119,030 - $151,900
Income Estimation: 
$149,493 - $192,976
Income Estimation: 
$77,900 - $95,589
Income Estimation: 
$101,387 - $124,118
Income Estimation: 
$101,387 - $124,118
Income Estimation: 
$119,030 - $151,900
Income Estimation: 
$149,493 - $192,976
Income Estimation: 
$184,796 - $233,226
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Lightbox

Lightbox
Hired Organization Address New York, NY Full Time
At LightBox, we strive to not only equip confident, data-driven decisions across sectors, but to also enrich lives by br...
Lightbox
Hired Organization Address New York, NY Full Time
Position Overview: This position will support Finance and Accounting in their use of Financial Systems by providing assi...
Lightbox
Hired Organization Address Shelton, CT Full Time
Position Overview: This position will support Finance and Accounting in their use of Financial Systems by providing assi...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Staff Applied Machine Learning Engineer jobs in the Washington, DC area that may be a better fit.

Staff Applied Machine Learning Engineer

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, Washington, DC

Staff Machine Learning Engineer

YourCode Recruitment, Washington, DC

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!