Principal Applied Scientist

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Principal Applied Scientist

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week fostering collaboration and connectivity while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work promoting a dynamic and adaptable candidates will be able to report to on of our Pulse Point locations in Walnut Creek CA New York NY or Chicago IL. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Principal Applied Scientist is responsible for leading the design development deployment and scaling of advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions that drive enterprise transformation and measurable business outcomes. Serves as a senior technical authority for artificial intelligence strategy architecture governance and production implementation.

How you will make an impact:

• Defines and drives enterprise artificial intelligence and machine learning strategy aligned with organizational priorities.

• Leads the design validation deployment monitoring and continuous improvement of advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions.

• Architects scalable end-to-end production systems including model training evaluation deployment monitoring and lifecycle management.

• Translates complex business challenges into scalable artificial intelligence solutions with measurable outcomes.

• Establishes technical standards reusable patterns and best practices for enterprise artificial intelligence development and governance.

• Partners with business and technology leaders to influence capability roadmaps and deliver sustainable business value.

• Mentors data scientists machine learning engineers researchers and technical leaders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires an MS or PhD in Computer Science Machine Learning Statistics Applied Mathematics Operations Research Engineering Data Science Economics or a related quantitative discipline and a minimum of 10 years of experience in machine learning data science artificial intelligence advanced analytics or related technical fields; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

• Experience leading artificial intelligence or machine learning initiatives from concept through production deployment required.

• Experience with Python machine learning frameworks cloud-based artificial intelligence or machine learning platforms MLOps model deployment monitoring lifecycle management and structured and unstructured data systems required.

Preferred Skills Capabilities and Experiences:

• Experience with generative artificial intelligence large language models reinforcement learning information retrieval forecasting recommender systems optimization causal inference experimentation or decision intelligence preferred.

• Experience in healthcare insurance financial services life sciences or other regulated industries preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s) the salary* range for this specific position is $214192 to $350496

Location: California New York Illinois

In addition to your salary Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package incentive and recognition programs equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender race or any other category protected by federal state and local pay equity laws.

*The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location work experience education and/or skill level. Even within the range the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits paid time off stock or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

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Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers our associates our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases paid holidays Paid Time Off and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement) medical dental vision short and long term disability benefits 401(k) match stock purchase plan life insurance wellness programs and financial education resources to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age citizenship status color creed disability ethnicity genetic information gender (including gender identity and gender expression) marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal state and local laws including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

NOTE: Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13 the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 other words the job is posted until 3/13 not through 3/13.