--- title: 'Principal Applied Machine Learning Scientist at Omada Health' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/principal-applied-machine-learning-scientist-omada-health-united-states-cgj1pp4cj60h' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-15' --- # Principal Applied Machine Learning Scientist at Omada Health - **Company:** Omada Health - **Location:** United States - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-07-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/omadahealth/jobs/8052599 ## Job description Omada Health is on a mission to bend the curve of chronic disease. Job overview: Omada Health is looking for a Principal Applied ML Scientist to lead high-impact research and applied algorithm development focused on predicting where a member is headed next and identifying the intervention most likely to improve outcomes at a specific moment. The role sits at the intersection of machine learning research, causal decisioning, and healthcare product impact, translating longitudinal member data into clinically meaningful and operationally deployable algorithms. This position requires deep technical leadership, strong publication-quality rigor, and the ability to work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and clinical stakeholders. Your Impact: Health Trajectory Research - Lead research and development of individual- and population-level health trajectory models that predict future member states, risks, and likely progression paths using messy, real-world longitudinal healthcare data. - Produce high-quality experimental evidence and technical recommendations that can lead to tangible product features and have a real impact on individual and population health trajectories. Next Best Action Algorithms - Lead the design of next-best-action algorithms that convert predicted trajectories into intervention decisions tailored to a member’s current context and likely future path. - Research and apply advanced decision and recommendation policies to safely optimize intervention choice in a healthcare environment. - Define objective functions, reward signals, and policy constraints that balance engagement, clinical effectiveness, fairness, and operational feasibility, partnering with product and clinical teams to ensure outputs are actionable and interpretable. Technical Leadership - Serve as the senior scientific lead for algorithmic and evaluation rigor in trajectories and next-best-action, setting standards for problem formulation, evaluation, and publication-quality analysis. - Mentor other scientists and data scientists on advanced methods in temporal modeling, reinforcement learning, and causal inference. - Collaborate closely with platform, MLOps, and product engineering teams to ensure research outputs can be productionized reliably and monitored appropriately. About you: - Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, Machine Learning, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics or a related quantitative field is required, will consider a Master’s with substantial, directly related experience at a senior level. - Multiple years of post-secondary education experience in machine learning research or applied research science, with a strong record of delivering novel algorithms or high-impact ML systems in production. - Deep expertise in time-series or longitudinal modeling, healthcare prediction, recommender systems, reinforcement learning, causal inference, or adjacent research areas relevant to trajectories and next-best-action decisioning. - Strong proficiency in Python and modern ML tooling, along with experience deploying models into production environments on cloud platforms such as AWS SageMaker or equivalent. - Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous business questions into well-scoped technical problems, communicate tradeoffs clearly to non-technical stakeholders, and incorporate feedback into model and metric design. Bonus Points for: - Background in healthcare, digital health, health plans/PBMs, or other complex, regulated industries. - Peer-reviewed papers, conference presentations or white papers in machine learning, reinforcement learning, causal inference or health AI. Benefits: - Competitive salary with generous annual cash bonus - Equity grants - Employee stock purchasing plan (ESPP) - Remote first work from home culture - Flexible Time Off to help you rest, recharge, and connect with loved ones - Generous parental leave - Health, dental, and vision insurance (and above market employer contributions) - 401k retirement savings plan - Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) - Mental Health Support Solutions - ...and more! It takes a village to change health care. As we build together toward our mission, we strive to embody the following values in our day-to-day work. We hope these hold meaning for you as well as you consider Omada! - Cultivate Trust. We listen closely and we operate with kindness. We provide respectful and candid feedback to each other. - Seek Context. We ask to understand and we build connections. We do our research up front to move faster down the road. - Act Boldly. We innovate daily to solve problems, improve processes, and find new opportunities for our members and customers. - Deliver Results. We reward impact above output. We set a high bar, we’re not afraid to fail, and we take pride in our work. - Succeed Together. We prioritize Omada’s progress above team or individual. We have fun as we get stuff done, and we celebrate together. - Remember Why We’re Here. We push through the challenges of changing health care because we know the destination is worth it. About Omada Health: Omada Health (Nasdaq: OMDA) is reverse engineering the way healthcare is delivered in America, putting the space between doctor visits–where health is won or lost–at the center of care. Today's healthcare system poorly serves chronic conditions that require ongoing support outside of the exam room, like obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, and musculoskeletal conditions. Omada’s virtual-first model combines human-led care teams, connected devices, and AI-enabled technology to deliver personalized care at scale, including support for GLP-1 therapy. Omada has served more than two million members since launch across 2,000+ employers, health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, and health systems. Learn more at omadahealth.com. Omada is thrilled to share that we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work! Please [click here](https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7022924) for more information. We carefully hire the best talent we can find, which means actively seeking diversity of beliefs, backgrounds, education, and ways of thinking. We strive to build an inclusive culture where differences are celebrated and leveraged to inform better design and business decisions. Omada is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Below is a summary of salary ranges, by geographic zone, for this role*. These ranges represent a good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base salary for the position in that zone at the time of posting. Please refer to thishttps://drive.google.com/file/d/14E-cuIgPhwmVeVg3UdhzqhOYqeu-pTEU/view?usp=sharing[resource](https://www.omadahealth.com/hubfs/Hiring%20Documents/Omada_Salary_Zones.pdf) for detail on zone designations. Zone 1: $270,480 - $338,100 Zone 2: $258,720 - $323,400 Zone 3: $235,200 - $294,000 Please note that zones may be updated as market data changes but we will honor the range applicable to your zone (which is determined by your location) as of your application date. *The actual offer, including the compensation package, will be within the posted range for the relevant zone and will be determined based on multiple factors, such as the candidate's skills and experience, and other business considerations such as internal equity. Please [click here](https://www.omadahealth.com/applicant-specific-notice)for more information on our Candidate Privacy Notice. ## About Omada Health ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Omada Health is a virtual-first care provider that partners with employers and health plans to help people manage chronic conditions through clinically validated digital programs and human coaching. - **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: OMDA, IPO June 2025) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States - **Founded**: 2011 - **Founders**: Sean Duffy (CEO & Co-Founder) and others ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Virtual healthcare / Digital chronic disease management - **Target customers**: B2B – employers, health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, and government agencies - **Mission**: To bend the curve of chronic disease by inspiring and engaging people in lifelong health ## Products & Services - **Prevent (formerly Prevent)**: A digital diabetes prevention program (DPP) with full CDC recognition, helping members lose weight and reduce diabetes risk. - **Diabetes Management**: Virtual care for people living with type 2 diabetes, combining connected devices, coaching, and personalized support. - **Hypertension Management**: Blood pressure tracking and coaching to help members manage heart health. - **Musculoskeletal (MSK) Care**: Physical therapy and coaching for muscle and joint pain, delivered through the app with licensed physical therapists (URAC accredited). - **GLP-1 Support**: Specialized program to guide members through GLP-1 medication journeys with clinical oversight and behavioral support. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (IPO was June 2025; market cap not disclosed in search results) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $260.2M (latest available) - **Total Funding**: $528.7M raised, with notable rounds led by Norwest ($48M Series C in 2015), Cigna ($50M Series C in 2017), and Fidelity ($192M Series E in 2022) - **Notable Investors**: Norwest Venture Partners, Cigna, Fidelity Management & Research Company, and others - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 18.9% YoY to 726 employees; active job postings increased 178.9% in the last year; 1,500+ customers and 100+ million weigh-ins recorded; IPO in 2025 ## Competitive Advantages - **Evidence-based outcomes**: 30 peer-reviewed studies demonstrating lasting behavior change and reduced healthcare costs - **Clinical credibility**: First fully-digital MSK program to earn URAC accreditation; first virtual DPP to receive full CDC recognition - **Integrated platform**: Combines human coaching, connected devices, and AI-driven personalization across multiple chronic conditions, offering a “one-stop” solution for population health - **Proven ROI**: Claims analysis showing 27% overall medical spend reduction for MSK customers - **GPO/Partnership strength**: Partnerships with major health plans, employers, and pharmacy benefit managers create distribution moats ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling GLP-1 support**: Adapting care programs to meet demand for GLP-1 medication management - **Deepening engagement**: Moving beyond short-term interventions to lifelong health engagement through app-based care - **Expanding into underserved populations**: Initiatives like “Prevention for Underserved Populations” to reach Medicaid and at-risk patients - **Leveraging AI**: Recent job postings for Senior IT Engineer, AI Enablement signal investment in machine learning to improve outcomes ## Why Work Here - **Remote-first culture**: Employees can work from anywhere in the US, with a budget for team travel to foster connection. - **Flexible time off**: Flexible vacation policy and competitive parental leave. - **Meeting-free Wednesdays**: Company-wide focus time every Wednesday afternoon with nothing on the calendar. - **Great Place to Work Certified**: Based on employee feedback; rating of 4.2/5.0 on LinkedIn (with culture score 4.5, work-life 4.4). - **Inclusive environment**: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are embedded in hiring practices and daily work through resource groups and equity training. - **Meaningful mission**: Employees directly contribute to bending the curve of chronic disease – a motivating purpose that many cite as a reason to join. - **Engineering and tech culture**: Active hiring for senior engineering roles (AI, IT automation) suggests a growing technical team with modern stack and autonomy. ## Sources 1. [Omada Health Careers Page](https://www.omadahealth.com/about-us/careers) 2. [Omada Health About Page](https://www.omadahealth.com/about-us) 3. [Omada Health LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/omada-health) 4. [Omada Health Website](https://www.omadahealth.com/) 5. [Omada Health Who We Are Page](https://www.omadahealth.com/who-we-are) ## Other roles at Omada Health - [Software Engineer II](https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-ii-omada-health-united-states-59qqwg4z3fz9) — United States - [Senior Manager, Revenue Operations](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-manager-revenue-operations-omada-health-united-states-fdvwhd27ceh4) — United States - [Customer Experience Enablement Senior Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/customer-experience-enablement-senior-manager-omada-health-united-states-9hnxrrz80znn) — United States - [Senior EPD Operations Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-epd-operations-manager-omada-health-united-states-bhk0kp9gar5z) — United States - [Staff Software Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/staff-software-engineer-omada-health-united-states-dk6j2szwm8vx) — United States - [Senior Software Engineer, Data & AI Platform](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-software-engineer-data-ai-platform-omada-health-united-states-rp4nkcax42cj) — United States - [Director, Privacy Counsel](https://feeny.ai/job/director-privacy-counsel-omada-health-united-states-4k57hd8ag3d8) — United States - [Senior Software Engineer, Data Engineering](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-software-engineer-data-engineering-omada-health-united-states-ezrtdnz8zpc4) — United States - [Senior Software Engineer, Core Systems & Integrations](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-software-engineer-core-systems-integrations-omada-health-united-states-j93cbkvtqnrv) — United States - [Director, Product Marketing](https://feeny.ai/job/director-product-marketing-omada-health-united-states-fwf19bg560mb) — United States