Associate Principal Data Scientist

HiLabs
HiLabs

Data Science

Bethesda, MD, USA · Israel · Alió, Tarragona, Spain

USD 190k-190k / year + Equity

Posted on Aug 26, 2026

Associate Principal Data Scientist

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

The HiLabs Story

HiLabs is a leading provider of AI-powered solutions to clean dirty data, unlocking its hidden potential for healthcare transformation. HiLabs is committed to transforming the healthcare industry through innovation, collaboration, and a relentless focus on improving patient outcomes.

HiLabs Team

  • Multidisciplinary industry leaders

  • Healthcare domain experts

  • AI/ML and data science experts

  • Professionals hailing from the worlds best universities, business schools, and engineering institutes including Harvard, Yale, Carnegie Mellon, Duke, Georgia Tech, Indian Institute of Management (IIM), and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).


Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee data science initiatives involving large and complex datasets to support business strategy and organizational objectives to implement techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and/or visualization software.

  • Direct the design, development, and implementation of machine learning and AI solutions, using big data technologies, ensuring alignment with business requirements.

  • Provide strategic guidance on deployment frameworks, scalability, and performance optimization of data-driven solutions.

  • Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to define data strategy, priorities, and measurable outcomes.

  • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of data scientists and related professionals, including assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and supporting career development.

  • Manage project planning, resource allocation, and execution of data science programs to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.

  • Oversee research initiatives by guiding problem identification, approach selection, and data validation methodologies, ensuring alignment with business needs.

  • Manage ownership of key product areas or research portfolios, including stakeholder communication, risk management, and outcome delivery.

  • Establish and enforce standards for quality, governance, scalability, and compliance across all data science solutions.

  • Provide strategic leadership by evaluating emerging technologies and recommending adoption in line with organizational goals.

Desired Profile

  • Education: Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering (any field), or a related field. (Alternatively, a Master's degree in the above-stated fields is accepted).

  • Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in data science, machine learning, advanced analytics, or related IT roles. If holding a Master's degree, five (5) years of experience in the above-stated occupations is required.

  • Programming & Machine Learning: 3 years of experience using Python or Scala and in machine learning frameworks and statistical modeling.

  • Big Data & Cloud: 3 months of experience with big data technologies Hadoop, Spark, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and AWS.

  • (All experience/skills may be acquired concurrently)

Location and Compensation

  • Location: 7272 Wisconsin Ave., Floor 9, Bethesda, MD 20814.

  • Rate of Pay: $190,000.00/year.

Why Hilabs?

At HiLabs, we’re redefining what’s possible in healthcare. Since 2021, we’ve grown over 300%, secured a $39M Series B backed by top investors, and earned the trust of 5 of the top 10 U.S. health plans. Our impact is real and recognized—featured in JAMA, KLAS, and Inc. 5000—because our technology doesn’t just optimize healthcare infrastructure, it transforms it. Behind this momentum is a global team from institutions like Yale, Harvard, Duke, Georgia Tech, and the IITs, bound by ownership, innovation, and a drive to solve meaningful problems. If you’re a builder who thrives on innovation and wants to shape the future of healthcare, HiLabs is the place for you. Explore our website to learn more about our journey, culture, and the exciting challenges ahead.

HiLabs Total Rewards

Competitive Salary, Accelerated Incentive Policies, H1B sponsorship, Comprehensive benefits package that includes ESOPs, financial contribution for your ongoing professional and personal development, medical coverage for you and your loved ones, 401k, PTOs & a collaborative working environment, Smart mentorship, and highly qualified multidisciplinary, incredibly talented professionals from highly renowned and accredited medical schools, business schools, and engineering institutes.
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