Staff Software Engineer, Machine Learning
Summary
Build and scale ML-driven features for a clinical AI platform that helps hospitals improve revenue cycle operations using Python, PyTorch, and AWS.
SmarterDx is transforming how health systems use clinical AI to capture the full value of patient care delivered. Built by physician-data scientists and trained on clinically-validated EHR data, our clinical AI platform interprets the nuances behind every patient story and makes clinically-sound recommendations for revenue cycle teams — helping hospitals recover earned revenue, improve quality metrics, reduce denials, and streamline revenue cycle operations. As a Smartian, you’ll help build technology that makes healthcare more accurate, sustainable, and effective for everyone. Learn more at .
Role
We are looking for a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to help us build a best in class ML Ecosystem to advance our product suite with clinical AI. The ideal candidate works exceptionally well across disciplines and delivers high quality outcomes continuously, with a relentless focus on reliable systems and developer experience.
**This role is fully remote within the US**
What You’ll Do
- Build and scale machine-learning driven features across multiple products
- Design reusable architecture that powers and accelerates machine learning development across the company
- Set the standard for development and ML practices at SmarterDx and mentor other engineers
What You Bring
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You Bring
- 10+ years of development experience with a focus on Machine Learning and Engineering roles
- Strong proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience in machine learning libraries (Pytorch, Tensorflow)
- Experience with managing the full model production lifecycle, including deployment, release, and post-launch monitoring
- Experience working with a diverse, cross-disciplinary team to integrate machine learning into product features
- Experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and their machine learning services.
- Experience project managing a small team using a modern agile methodology
- Experiencing influencing a cross-disciplinary organization to adopt best practices
- Strong understanding of data engineering and architecture principles.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a passion for solving challenging problems in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- You're a former startup founder, or have been the first engineering hire at a startup
- Experience in the health tech domain, particularly in hospital billing systems
- Experience with end-to-end machine learning project lifecycle, from data collection and model training to deployment and monitoring.
- Deployment of LLM systems into Production environments.
- Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in the machine learning community.
Our Tech Stack
- Python, PyTorch, pandas/Polars, Airflow, Snowflake, dbt, AWS, MLflow, Sagemaker, Terraform, K8s
Compensation
$230-250k base salary
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Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision – Comprehensive plans with leading insurance providers, covering 75% of your premiums, depending on the plan.
- Paid Parental Leave – Generous paid leave to support families through birth or adoption: Up to 12 weeks for parents.
- Remote-First Team – Work from anywhere in the U.S.
- Unlimited PTO & 11 Holidays – So you can relax and recharge.
- 401(k) with Traditional & Roth Options – Tax-advantaged retirement savings through Fidelity with a 4% match.
- Minimal Bureaucracy – A fast-moving, high-impact environment where you can focus on what matters.
- Incredible Teammates! – Work alongside smart, supportive, and mission-driven colleagues.
Skills
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Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter
Short answers (4)
- Website optional
- Why are you interested in SmarterDx?
- LinkedIn Profile optional
- Tell me about your recent experience with NLP and/or Deep Learning
Pick from a list (3)
- Will you now or in the future require SmarterDx to file a petition or application for employment-based visa status on your behalf to begin or continue employment with our company? If you are a US citizen, your answer to this question should be "no." If you are not a US citizen and you have non-immigrant status, for example F-1 or H-1, your answer to this question should be “yes.” Please note that we regretfully cannot provide sponsorship for new employment-based visa status at this time.
- This role is remote, however, you must currently reside in the United States in order to be considered. Do you currently reside in the United States?
- As part of our hiring process, you will be asked to complete a background check once an offer of employment has been accepted. Are you willing to complete a background check?
