Forward Deployed Data Scientist
Layer Health · Boston or NYC
Posted about a month ago · $150,000 - 180,000
or apply directly on Layer Health's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days Layer Health's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Layer Health's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Layer Health
- high 14 stale, 0 reposted of 15 open
- Hiring momentum
- 19 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Layer Health's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Layer Health.
About this role
As a Forward Deployed Data Scientist at Layer Health, you will work closely with healthcare customers to translate complex data into actionable insights and machine learning-ready pipelines. Your role involves collaborating with internal teams to validate data, deploy ML models, and improve user engagement through data-driven analyses. This hands-on position requires strong communication skills and a proactive approach to solving ambiguous problems in the healthcare sector.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Layer Health as an employer.
What you need
- 2-3 years of professional experience in data science
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Fluency with modern data science and ML/NLP libraries (PyTorch, Tensorflow, HuggingFace, etc.)
- Experience with ML Ops tools (Airflow, MLflow, dbt, Docker, or cloud ML platforms)
- Deep fluency and instincts for data manipulation, treatment, and evaluation
- Proactive mindset to identify and solve problems
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Epic, Cerner, or other EHR systems
- Experience in forward deploy, field data science, or consulting-style roles
- Background in AI/ML for healthcare, clinical analytics, or real-world data
What you get
- Expected compensation range of $150,000 - 180,000
- Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment
- Commitment to fostering an environment free from discrimination
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of required educational background
- Vague details on the exact nature of projects and technologies used
- Compensation may vary and is dependent on experience and fit
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Listed by Layer Health on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.