Senior Data Scientist – Generative AI

📋 Description

• • As a Senior Data Scientist specializing in Generative AI at Humana Inc., you will be at the forefront of innovation, designing and delivering cutting-edge LLM-based applications. This pivotal role within the Growth Analytics & AI team is crucial for transforming unstructured data, such as conversational and long-form text, into actionable insights. Your work will directly influence business strategy, drive operational efficiencies, and significantly enhance the customer experience, making a tangible impact on the millions of lives Humana serves.
• • In this dynamic role, your day-to-day responsibilities will encompass the full lifecycle of Generative AI solutions. You will architect, develop, and deploy sophisticated LLM-based applications specifically designed for conversational intelligence and the generation of deep insights from complex data. A significant part of your work will involve developing intricate, multi-step AI workflows. This includes mastering retrieval mechanisms, orchestrating complex processes, implementing intelligent routing strategies, and integrating various tool-using patterns to enable advanced AI capabilities. You will be instrumental in defining and rigorously implementing evaluation frameworks for these LLM applications. This involves meticulously assessing response quality, ensuring reliability and safety, and quantifying the business value derived from AI outputs. You will leverage modern data platforms like Spark, Databricks, and Snowflake to work with vast quantities of both structured and unstructured data, extracting maximum value and uncovering hidden patterns. Collaboration is key; you will partner closely with dedicated engineering teams to transition innovative GenAI solutions from initial prototypes to robust, production-ready systems. Your commitment to software engineering best practices will shine through as you write clean, maintainable code and actively contribute to shared development standards, including version control, comprehensive documentation, and thorough code reviews. Furthermore, you will play a critical role in ensuring that all developed solutions strictly adhere to enterprise-wide standards for security, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and the ethical principles of responsible AI, safeguarding both the company and its members.
• • You will be joining the Growth Analytics & AI team, a forward-thinking group dedicated to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to drive business growth and improve healthcare outcomes. This team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to making a difference. You'll work alongside talented data scientists, engineers, and product managers who are passionate about solving complex challenges and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI. Humana itself is a leading U.S. healthcare company, committed to making it easier for millions of people to achieve their best health through its insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that impacts the lives of individuals across Medicare, Medicaid, families, and military communities.
• • This role offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth and development. You will gain invaluable hands-on experience with the latest advancements in Generative AI, particularly in designing and implementing LLM-based applications and complex AI workflows. You'll deepen your expertise in working with large-scale unstructured data and modern data platforms, enhancing your skills in data engineering and analysis. The role provides a chance to master prompt engineering, LLM architectural patterns, and frameworks like LangChain, LangGraph, AutoGen, or CrewAI. You will also develop a strong understanding of the practical challenges and best practices involved in moving AI solutions from concept to production within an enterprise environment, including crucial aspects of data governance, security, and compliance. Successfully navigating these challenges will position you as a highly sought-after expert in the rapidly evolving field of AI.
• • The Senior Data Scientist – Generative AI position is a remote, nationwide opportunity, requiring work within the Eastern or Central Standard Time zones. This role is ideal for an individual passionate about leveraging AI to solve real-world problems in the healthcare sector. The position offers a competitive salary range of $117,600 - $161,700 per year, plus eligibility for a bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance. Humana provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the whole-person well-being of its associates, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, generous paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance. The application deadline is July 3, 2026. Humana is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.