Staff Data Scientist, AI/ML San Francisco, CA or Remote (U.S.)

Doximity; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 170,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision offerings

401k with matching program

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Doximity, Inc. in San Francisco is seeking a Data Scientist to leverage extensive datasets for optimizing AI products in healthcare. You will collaborate with product managers and data teams to define data projects and create analytics.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, strong skills in SQL and Python, and expertise in machine learning. The compensation range for this full-time position is $170,000 - $248,000, including salary and equity.

Benefits include medical coverage, 401k matching, and generous time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist or similar role.
• Expertise in statistical concepts and modern machine learning techniques.
• Proficient in designing and evaluating large-scale models.

Responsibilities

• Leverage datasets to optimize AI products for medical professionals.
• Inform data team strategy and collaborate on data projects.
• Create product and client-facing analytics.

Skills

Statistical concepts

Machine learning techniques

SQL

Python

Data visualization

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Git

Job description

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

• We use UNIX command-line interface and standard programming tools (vim/emacs, git, etc.) and have over 350 private repositories in Github containing our applications, forks of gems, our own internal gems, and open-source projects
• Leverage Doximity's extensive datasets to optimize, tune and evaluate AI products for medical professionals on our platform.
• Play a key role in creating both product and client-facing analytics.
• Inform data team strategy by working with the product leaders and managers. Actively participate in execution and some planning of organizational data team strategy.
• Collaborate with a team of product managers, analysts, and other developers to define and lead data projects from data ingestion to analysis to recommendations.

About you

• At least 5 years of professional experience as a Data Scientist or other related roles working with complex, high-volume datasets.
• Advanced knowledge of statistical concepts — particularly exploratory data analysis, experimental design, and probability theory.
• Deep understanding of modern machine learning techniques, including deep learning architectures, reinforcement learning, and large language model (LLM) fine-tuning methods such as Supervised Fine-Tuning (SFT), Direct Preference Optimization (DPO), and Reinforcement Fine-Tuning (RFT).
• Proven ability to design, train, and evaluate large-scale models using frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Advanced SQL proficiency — skilled at writing and optimizing complex queries across multiple tables and data relationships.
• Advanced Python skills, including understanding of object-oriented programming, production-grade code design, and modern data science libraries.
• Hands-on experience with distributed data processing tools and concepts for scalable analysis and model training.
• Excellent data visualization and storytelling abilities, with the capacity to translate technical insights into clear, compelling narratives for stakeholders.
• Curious, fast learner with a demonstrated passion for data, continuous learning, and staying current with advances in machine learning research.

Compensation

The US total compensation range for this full-time position is $170,000 - $248,000 (inclusive of salary + equity). Our ranges are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the approximate total target compensation for the position across the US. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including relevant skills, experience, and education/training. Please note that the compensation listed does not include benefits.

More on /Benefits/Perks

• Medical, dental, vision offerings for you and your family
• 401k with matching program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Family planning support, Childcare FSA, and parental leave
• Life, AD&D, and Disability
• Generous time off, holidays and paid company trips
• Wellness benefits…plus many more!

EEOC Statement

Doximity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.