Data Scientist I

Oscar Health is seeking a Data Scientist I to join the Data team. This hybrid role focuses on building reliable data foundations, developing and validating analytical and statistical models, and performing data quality checks that support business decision-making.

Role Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and support data pipelines to deliver reliable, accurate, and timely data.
• Assist with testing, validation, and refinement of statistical or analytical models.
• Conduct advanced analytical work, including validation checks on datasets and model outputs.
• Detect data quality issues, anomalies, or inconsistencies and contribute to corrective solutions.
• Collaborate with data leaders and cross-functional business partners to understand data needs and improve processes.
• Partner with business, engineering, product, and data stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.
• Write clear, maintainable analytical code and documentation.
• Follow established data science standards, best practices, and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or quantitative field or 1+ year of relevant professional experience.
• 1+ years of experience working with SQL or intermediate Python (for example, working with multiple data sources).
• 1+ years of experience building data models and using more advanced analytics methods, including conducting in-depth analysis beyond simple descriptive analysis.

Technologies

• SQL
• Python

Location and Work Schedule

This is a hybrid position based in the New York City office, Los Angeles Office, or Tempe Office, requiring a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in-office per week. Thursdays are a required in-office day for team meetings and events, while the other two office days are flexible to support your schedule. #LI-Hybrid

Compensation

The base pay for this role is $119,200 to $156,450 per year.

Benefits

• Employee benefits
• Participation in Oscar’s unlimited vacation program
• Company equity grants
• Annual performance bonuses
• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan participation
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid wellness time and reimbursements

Bonus Points

• Master’s degree in a technical or quantitative field
• Experience in healthcare, health insurance, or other regulated industries
• Exposure to statistical modeling, machine learning, or large-scale data processing

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Reasonable Accommodation

• Oscar applicants are considered solely based on qualifications, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.
• If reasonable accommodations are needed during the application process, applicants should contact the Oscar Benefits Team at [email protected].

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Minimum Experience

Minimum experience required: 1+ year.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or quantitative field.