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# Data Scientist Lead at Kontakt.io

- **Company:** Kontakt.io
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-07-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/kontakt/530ffd40-2e33-4024-91fe-e2237fae0351/application

**Skills:** Python, Machine Learning, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, AWS, Cloud platforms, Model deployment, Model monitoring, Data engineering, Feature engineering, Model evaluation, Real-time systems, RTLS, Healthcare data, EHR systems, Epic, Cerner, Meditech, CI/CD

> The Data Scientist Lead designs, develops, and deploys machine learning models to drive AI-powered automation in healthcare operations. This role involves owning the end-to-end ML lifecycle, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring operational excellence and measurable business impact through robust model valida...

## Job description

About [Kontakt.io](http://Kontakt.io) Inside health systems, where every second can matter, operations are still spread across dozens of disconnected tools and platforms.https://kontakt.io/why-kontakt-io/[Kontakt.io](http://Kontakt.io) is changing that. We combine proprietary hardware, AI-powered intelligence, and deep integrations with the technology health systems already have in place to build real-time understanding of what's happening across their operations. That intelligence becomes the execution layer care teams have been missing, helping them make smarter decisions and deliver better patient care. Backed by Goldman Sachs and trusted by leading health systems including HCA Healthcare, Sutter Health, AdventHealth, Trinity Health, Northwell Health, Cleveland Clinic, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, we’ve more than doubled our revenue and are rapidly scaling with a clear path toward $100M in annual recurring revenue. If you're excited to solve hard problems and help health systems deliver better care, we'd love to meet you! As a Data Science Lead, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and deploying machine learning models that drive AI-powered automation across healthcare operations. You will own end-to-end ML lifecycle management, ensuring operational excellence, measurable business impact, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Your work will enable hospitals and healthcare facilities to deliver better, faster, and more cost-effective care.If you’re passionate about building impactful ML solutions, leading data science teams, and transforming care delivery operations, join [Kontakt.io](http://Kontakt.io) and help us redefine the future of healthcare!

## Responsibilities

- Own the full lifecycle of assigned ML models — from ideation to deployment and post-launch validation.
- Translate business goals into measurable data science objectives (e.g., improve workflow efficiency or reduce operational latency).
- Design and execute robust A/B or interleaved tests to quantify model impact; define success metrics before deployment.
- Deliver production-ready, well-documented code following internal engineering standards (testing, CI/CD, peer review).
- Package and deploy models as services (APIs, microservices), treating deployment as an integral part of development.
- Maintain operational reliability, scalability, and performance of all owned models and pipelines.
- Build dashboards and alerts for model health, drift detection, and SLA compliance.
- Continuously monitor for degradation, bias, or data drift; proactively resolve issues.
- Participate in on-call rotation for ML systems; enable team to serve as primary responder for incidents related to owned models and data services.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) within 48 hours of production incidents and document remediation actions.
- Serve as the internal subject-matter expert for your domain (e.g., patient journey, asset utilization).
- Partner with Product, Engineering, and Leadership to communicate insights, model limitations, and roadmap priorities.
- Identify high-value data sources and upstream improvements to improve model outcomes or enable new capabilities meaningfully.
- Ensure all initiatives are tied to clear metrics or business KPIs.

## What You Bring

- Proven leadership experience with the ability to drive technical strategy while mentoring a high-performance Data Science and ML Engineering team
- .10+ years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or related roles.Strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn).
- Experience with production ML systems, including model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS) and scalable ML infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of data engineering, feature engineering, and model evaluation metrics.
- Experience with real-time systems, RTLS, or healthcare data
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and EHR systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech)

Logistics, Perks & Benefits

- Built for collaboration - our team a hybrid schedule of 3 days/week minimum from our New York City office
- Equity in a high-growth company scaling toward $400M+ ARR and backed by leading investors
- Full health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k, paid time off, paid parental leave and all the tools you need to do your best work
- Autonomy to solve meaningful problems with work that ships quickly and makes a difference

Ready to Build the Future of Healthcare? Apply now and help to build the platform that care operations run on. 🚀

## About Kontakt.io

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Kontakt.io provides an intelligent orchestration platform for healthcare operations, using real‑time location systems (RTLS), AI, and IoT to optimize patient flow, asset management, and staff safety in hospitals.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series C)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2013
- **Founders**: Philipp von Gilsa (CEO & Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Healthcare IT, RTLS (Real‑Time Location Systems), AI‑powered operations, Internet of Things (IoT)
- **Target customers**: Hospitals, healthcare systems, and care facilities (B2B, enterprise)
- **Mission statement**: “Transform healthcare with smart technology and AI – delivering exceptional outcomes at a sustainable cost.”

## Products & Services
- **Supply Chain Agent**: AI‑driven orchestration that automates inventory replenishment, reduces waste, and optimizes equipment utilization.
- **Access Agent**: Manages staff and patient access to resources, cutting equipment idle time, rentals, and searches by up to 80%.
- **Patient Flow Agent**: Predicts bed demand, reduces ED boarding hours, and improves room usage (20% boost reported).
- **Curiosity Engine**: Natural‑language analytics tool that lets operators test assumptions and generate insights from their own hospital data.
- **Patient Journey Analytics**: End‑to‑end visibility from admission to discharge, targeting a 15% reduction in length of stay.
- **Staff Safety**: Real‑time alerts and safety features to protect nurses and caregivers.
- **Asset Management**: RTLS‑based tracking for IV pumps, wheelchairs, and other high‑value equipment.
- **Hand Hygiene Module**: Compatible with existing hospital dispensers (launched March 2026).

All products are available as part of the Kontakt Intelligent Orchestration (KIO) platform, which integrates with Epic (available in the Epic Showroom Toolbox).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed.
- **Key metric**: Annual revenue of ~$14.5 million (LinkedIn estimate, 2025). Total funding is a matter of conflicting reports: LinkedIn states $68.8 million (Series C $47.5 M led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, April 2024), while CB Insights reports $55.52 million (including a grant). Both sources agree the latest round is Series C.
- **Notable investors**: Goldman Sachs Asset Management (lead Series C), Heartcore Capital, Credo Ventures, Sunstone Life Science Ventures, Tech5.
- **Growth signals**:
  - 135 total employees (Built In) / 104 employees (LinkedIn) – headcount up ~3.4% YoY.
  - Active job postings: 25+ open roles (LinkedIn), with a 25% YoY increase in job postings.
  - Trusted by “hundreds of hospitals worldwide.”
  - Nursing leader Mary Beth Kingston joined the Healthcare Advisory Board (Nov 2024).
  - Won two 2024 Merit Awards for Healthcare Technology.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Only AI platform in healthcare delivering “operational predictability”** – proactively predicts patient demand and aligns resources just‑in‑time.
- **Deep integration with Epic** (listed in Epic’s Toolbox), a critical channel for U.S. hospital adoption.
- **Patented indoor location technology** (5 patents covering sensors, geolocation, wireless locating).
- **Real‑world results** published on their site: 80% reduction in equipment rentals, 20% reduction in ED boarding, 30% improvement in asset utilization.
- **Agentic AI approach** – the platform acts as an “intelligence layer” that orchestrates care delivery rather than just tracking assets.

## Strategic Focus
- Expand agentic AI capabilities to further automate hospital workflows.
- Continue integrating with EHR systems (Epic and others) to provide predictive analytics at the point of care.
- Increase adoption in large health systems, particularly in North America and Europe (operations in 6 countries).
- Maintain focus on staff safety and patient flow as key growth verticals.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “makers and builders” – results‑driven, ambitious, and “not like every other company.” Emphasis on challenging the status quo and having fun.
- **Work model**: Hybrid with 3 days in office (Tuesday–Thursday). Monday encouraged but flexible. Remote flexibility depending on role and team. Offices in New York (HQ), Charleston (SC), Kraków (Poland), and North Charleston.
- **Perks & benefits** (per Built In):
  - Competitive compensation with equity (stock options plan), performance bonuses.
  - Generous PTO, healthcare (medical/dental/vision), life and disability insurance.
  - Gym membership, wellness initiatives.
  - Job training and conference attendance.
- **Employer rating**: 4.3/5 on LinkedIn (54 reviews) – high marks for work‑life balance (4.3), compensation (4.2), culture (4.2), career growth (4.1).
- **Careers page**: [jobs.ashbyhq.com/kontakt](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/kontakt) – active roles include VP Sales, Senior Data Platform Engineer, Enterprise Account Executives, and Talent Acquisition Partner.

## Sources
1. [Kontakt.io website](https://kontakt.io/)
2. [Kontakt.io careers page](https://kontakt.io/why-kontakt-io/careers/)
3. [Built In company profile](https://builtin.com/company/kontaktio)
4. [LinkedIn company page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kontakt-io)
5. [CB Insights company overview](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/kontakt)

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