Senior Data Scientist, Operations at Function Health in Austin, TX

Company Overview:

Function Health is the AI operating system for health, designed to empower people to live 100 healthy years. We are redefining how individuals understand, measure, and improve their health by moving beyond reactive care and enabling proactive, data-driven insight into human biology. Function has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024, and is venture-backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). Hundreds of thousands of members have joined Function to take control of their health.

Through advanced diagnostics, deep biomarker testing, longitudinal data, and AI-enabled insights, Function equips members with actionable intelligence to take control of both the quality and length of their lives.

Function recently announced a $298M Series B and is entering its next chapter of growth. As we scale, the quality and durability of our People systems, data, and insights will directly shape our ability to attract, retain, and support exceptional talent.

We are growing our team and seeking out world-class talent that deeply believes in our mission to positively impact global health, has a relentless bias toward action, and a growth mindset. Function fosters a collaborative and dynamic environment where every day we build the future.

Role:

We are hiring a Senior Data Scientist, Operations to build the analytical and modeling foundation for our Member Experience (CX) and Contact Center operations.

This role sits at the intersection of Data science and analytics, Customer support operations, Product and member journey data, Forecasting and workforce planning. As part of this effort, you will help unify data across systems (customer support, product, health, and business) and develop models and metrics that provide understanding around our members to improve their experiences, increase operational efficiency, and enable proactive, data-driven decision making.

This role is best suited for those energized by fast-paced environments, excited to build in a high-growth setting, and deeply motivated by our mission at Function. If you're looking for meaningful challenges, dynamic work, and the opportunity to make a real impact—we’d love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop measurement frameworks and north star metrics and data structures that allow different parts of the company to facilitate decision-making.
• Perform strategic and operational analyses to identify and prioritize product and business initiatives (e.g. analyses to uncover insights from member support and health testing data, improving user experiences).
• Develop models (heuristic, predictive, or ML) and data products that empower the business (e.g. customer support demand forecasting).
• Drive self-service to enable a data-driven organization through documentation, education, and training
• Ensure data quality, security, and compliance within all analytical frameworks.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Must have items
  • Degree in Data Science, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or a relative quantitative field.
  • 5+ years of experience in data science or analytics at consumer or Enterprise tech companies
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools
  • Ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience using generative AI tools to accelerate project development
• Nice to have items
  • Domain/data experience working with Operations (Customer experience measurement, Customer issue tracking/modeling, Demand forecasting)
  • Experience with GCP (Google Cloud Platform) and Databricks
  • Experience with customer support tools like Intercom, Zendesk, or similar
  • Experience in healthcare analytics or bioinformatics
  • Advanced expertise in machine learning, data visualization, and statistical analysis.
  • Background in healthcare data compliance (HIPAA) and privacy standards.

Your dedication to these responsibilities will directly contribute to the success of our platform and the satisfaction of our users. We are looking for a proactive, skilled, and forward-thinking individual to join our team and help shape the future of our services.

To be a strong fit, you embody our Core Values:

• Ruthless Prioritization:
  • We don’t let perfect get in the way of progress.
  • We move quickly to drive value, not perfection.
  • We prioritize what drives impact.
  • We never compromise on standards of excellence.
• Member-First, Always:
  • We design and deliver like we’re caring for someone we love.
  • We create calendar, actionable, human experience.
  • We prioritize responsiveness, peace of mind, and outcomes.
  • We empower members with truth, clarity, and care.
• One Team, Moving Fast:
  • We are aligned in purpose, prioritization, and speed.
  • We gather diverse perspectives to make informed decisions.
  • We clear paths for each other and move fast together.
  • We communicate clearly and respectfully, rallying around shared goals.
• Radical Ownership, Relentless Execution:
  • We don’t just ship– we own outcomes and drive results.
  • We act with urgency and precision
  • We anticipate, initiate, and follow through.
  • We meet challenges with grit and pragmatism.
  • We embrace new tech to deliver better outcomes.
• Mission Over Ego:
  • We are ruthlessly aligned to our mission– and leave ego at the door.
  • We disagree and commit.
  • We don't tolerate politics or withholding information.
  • We operate with honesty, transparency, and respect.
• Sustained Integrity in Every Detail:
  • We earn trust by obsessing over accuracy, quality, and clarity in everything we do.
  • We prioritize clinical precision– data must be right.
  • We sweat the details because outcomes depend on them.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

We value our team at Function and offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working hours, and a dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged. If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual who is passionate about using technology to improve people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

At Function, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, ancestry, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, Veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.

Join the Function Health team and become a part of our mission to build a healthier future for all. Discover more about us and how we're changing the face of healthcare at Function Health.

Important Notice: Legitimate communication from the Function Health team will always come from an email address ending in @functionhealth.com. Function Health will never request personal information such as banking details or payment during the hiring process. Please be cautious of communications or job offers that come from other email domains, instant messaging platforms, or unsolicited calls. If you ever have doubts about the legitimacy of a communication, please reach out to us directly at talent@functionhealth.com.