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Sr. Data Science Platform Engineer

Waystar
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Feb 2026

About the role

ABOUT THIS POSITION

We are looking for a Senior  Data Science Platform Engineer  that will help us build out the platform that supports the training and application of our predictive models and performs deep analysis to extract machine consumable meaning from unstructured clinical documentation. You will be joining a small team that has become one of the top players in our field in just two years. Because we work on the cutting edge of a lot of technologies, we need someone who is a creative problem solver, resourceful in getting things done, and productive working independently or collaboratively. You will be accessing our enormous amount of data to help drive our future innovation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Responsibilities: 

  • Develop and enhance the machine learning platform to manage the full model life cycle  

  • Build frameworks and tools to enable the data science team developing and enhancing predictive models, support scalable real-time predictions in production 

  • Design and implement data engineering solutions for model training 

  • Expand NLP capabilities with advanced analysis techniques to improve text understanding 

  • Design and implement high-performance, scalable services and applications 

  • Collaborate with team members to create integrated solutions and ensure timely delivery of quality software and documentation 

  • Understand and adhere to development standards for consistency across teams 

  • Perform in-depth technical and performance analyses to troubleshoot production issues 

  • Monitor and maintain production systems for reliability and efficiency 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • Minimum Requirements (Education, certifications and experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related area, Masters preferred 

  • 7+ years of professional experience writing Python or Java code, with at least 3 years building data platforms 

  • Expert proficiency with SQL 

  • NLP

  • Seasoned practitioner of engineering best practices such as CI/CD and automated testing 

  • Comfort working in a Linux environment 

  • Passion for exploring, applying and following the evolution of cutting edge technologies related to AI, machine learning, NLP and large scale data processing 

  • Professional experience with MLOps, Docker, Kubernetes, relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred), Kafka, REST API design, and microservices application architectures 

  • Experience with public cloud solutions, such as AWS or GCP 

  • Proven track record of successful delivery of progressively complex t

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