Data Scientist - Trust & Safety (Remote)

Rula; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first company

Competitive health benefits

Full pay ranges transparency

401(k) plan access

Generous time-off

Parental leave

EAP

Job summary

Rula is seeking a data scientist to support its Trust and Safety team. You will be the core data expert protecting the platform, evaluating healthcare claims, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

This role requires strong SQL/Python skills, data storytelling, and the ability to translate insights into risk mitigation strategies. You will review billing patterns, identify anomalies, and deliver analytics to legal and compliance partners, while collaborating with a supportive BI team and reporting

Qualifications

• 5+ years in analytics, data science, or forensic data investigation.
• Proficient in SQL and Python/R for querying large datasets.
• Experience building automated dashboards with Looker/Tableau/Hex/Mode.
• Ability to translate complex data findings into risk assessments for leadership.
• Experience with data integrity auditing in complex data systems.

Responsibilities

• Review billing patterns to identify anomalies and ensure compliance.
• Develop analytics for legal and compliance partners.
• Apply advanced querying and medical coding knowledge to large datasets.
• Collaborate with Trust & Safety to build protective guardrails.

Skills

SQL

Python/R

Data Visualization

Data storytelling

Data integrity auditing

Tools

Looker

Tableau

Hex

Mode

Job description

We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. We recognize that mental health issues can be complex and multifaceted, and we are dedicated to treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.We aim to create a world where mental health is no longer stigmatized or marginalized, but rather is embraced as an integral part of one's overall well-being. We believe that by providing quality care that is both evidence-based and compassionate, we can empower individuals to take charge of their mental health and achieve their full potential. We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those struggling with mental health issues and we strive to be a force for positive change in the field of mental healthcare.

Rula is a remote-first company. We currently hire in most U.S. states, with the exception of Hawaii.

About the Role

We are seeking a Data Scientist to support Rula’s new Trust and Safety team. In this role, you will serve as the core technical data expert responsible for protecting our platform, evaluating healthcare claims, and ensuring our operations meet the highest regulatory standards.This person will be responsible for reviewing billing patterns, identifying data anomalies, and delivering clear analytics to our legal and compliance partners. This person will apply advanced data querying skills and a strong understanding of medical coding frameworks to safely navigate large, complex datasets.

You will be joining a highly collaborative, deeply supportive team environment where you will report directly into the Sr. Analytics Manager of Business Intelligence. What makes this role uniquely exciting is its direct connection to our organizational trust: your daily work will build the proactive models and protective guardrails that safeguard Rula’s legal standing, protect patient care, and ensure the business runs securely.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of related professional experience in an analytics, data science, or forensic data investigation role
• Expert proficiency in SQL and Python/R for querying large datasets, building data logic, and identifying systemic anomalies
• Demonstrated expertise with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Hex, Mode) to build automated risk-monitoring pipelines and compliance dashboards
• Strong data storytelling abilities, specifically a proven track record of translating complex, technical data discoveries into clear risk assessments for non-technical leadership and legal partners
• Deep understanding of data integrity auditing practices, with experience tracking down discrepancies, gaps, or historical anomalies in complex data infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications

• While having the preferred qualifications enhances your candidacy, having all of them is not mandatory. We encourage all interested applicants to apply, even those who may not meet every preferred requirement
• Prior experience working directly within a healthcare compliance, legal operations, or Trust & Safety environment (e.g., auditing for fraud, waste, and abuse)
• Strong familiarity with medical coding frameworks (such as CPT, ICD-10, or HCPCS) and health insurance reimbursement pipelines
• Experience working with healthcare claims data, such as insurance claims, billing records, or electronic health records
• Experience within a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment with the ability to handle dynamic, ambiguous analytical priorities and build frameworks from scratch
• A proven proficiency to connect analytics insights directly to corporate risk mitigation strategy, proactively influencing operational safeguards and platform guardrails

We’re serious about your well-being! As part of our team, full-time employees receive:

• 100% remote work environment
• Working hours to support a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you can meet both professional and personal commitments (must be based in United States, currently not hiring in Hawaii)
• Attractive pay and benefits: Full transparency of pay ranges regardless of where you live in the United States
• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA
• 401(k) plan access: Start saving for your future
• Generous time-off policies: Including 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year for self-care (for most employees)
• Paid parental leave: Available for all parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adopting, and fostering
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Supporting your mental and physical health
• Quarterly department stipend: Fun team-building activities or in-person gatherings
• Community and employee resource groups: Participate in groups that celebrate employee identity and lived experiences, fostering a sense of community and belonging for all
• Home office stipend: New hire home office stipend & $50 monthly stipend to help cover internet or cell phone expenses
• Wellness at Rula program: Year-round wellness initiatives and a $50/month wellness stipend

Our team

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission of making mental healthcare work for everyone. We are dedicated to having a culture of inclusion that will support our employees in feeling safe, seen, heard, and valued.