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Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring a Data Scientist I to join our Data team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves - one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About the role :

Oscar's Data team is focused on pushing our understanding of this complex landscape of health care and insurance business. Insurance companies sit on a trove of data that is both broad and deep, spanning financial claims, clinical medical records, and rich product interaction data from our members. Connecting the dots across these datasets gives us unique insight into how the healthcare system functions and allows us to improve care coordination, better manage risk, build higher-performing provider networks, and create a standout consumer experience in our product.

We’re hiring several Data Scientists to support data science initiatives across multiple teams. In this role, you’ll contribute to the development and maintenance of data pipelines, analytical models, and validation processes that power business decision-making.

This position is well-suited for early-career data scientists who have strong technical foundations and are excited to grow their skills while working on real-world data problems in a collaborative environment.

You will report into a leader on the Data team (Senior Data Scientist and above). This posting is representative of multiple roles, and final team placement will be determined during the interview process.

Work Location : This position is a hybrid role based in our New York City office, Los Angeles Office, or Tempe Office requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days of in-office work per week Thursdays are a required in-office day for team meetings and events, while your other two office days are flexible to suit your schedule. #LI-Hybrid

Pay Transparency : The base pay for this role is : $119,200- $156,450 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar's unlimited vacation program, company equity grants, and annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities :

• Build, maintain, and support data pipelines to ensure reliable, accurate, and timely data delivery.
• Assist with the testing, validation, and refinement of statistical or analytical models.
• Perform advanced analytical work and validation checks on datasets and model outputs.
• Identify data quality issues, anomalies, or inconsistencies and help implement corrective solutions.
• Collaborate with data leaders and cross-functional business partners to understand data needs and improve processes.
• Partner closely with business, engineering, product and data stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.
• Write clear, maintainable analytical code and documentation.
• Follow established data science standards, best practices, and compliance requirements.

Requirements :

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At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.

Pay Transparency :   Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including : medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.

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