Data Scientist

About The Company
Humana Inc. is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to making it easier for people to achieve their best health. Through its innovative insurance services and healthcare solutions via Humana and CenterWell, the company strives to improve the quality of life for individuals across the United States. Humana's commitment to excellence and innovation has positioned it as a pioneer in the healthcare industry, leveraging advanced technologies to deliver personalized, accessible, and efficient care. With a focus on community well-being, Humana continually invests in cutting-edge solutions to address the evolving needs of its diverse member base, including those with Medicare, Medicaid, families, and military personnel.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative AI professional to join our Enterprise AI organization at Humana. This role focuses on developing autonomous agent systems capable of managing complex, long-horizon goals in dynamic environments. The ideal candidate will have expertise in agent design, planning, and control, contributing to the creation of reliable, interpretable, and robust AI agents. You will work collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams to develop mechanisms for goal setting, decomposition, and adaptive planning, ensuring alignment with safety and operational standards. Your work will directly impact the advancement of AI technologies that enhance healthcare delivery and operational efficiency, shaping the future of autonomous systems in real-world applications.
Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in research, ML engineering, or applied research roles, with a focus on AI solutions
• 2+ years of experience leading the development of AI/ML systems
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and data analysis/data mining tools
• Experience with machine learning frameworks such as Pytorch, Jax, LangChain, LangGraph, or AutoGen
• Experience working with high-performance, large-scale ML systems
• Knowledge of language modeling with transformers
• Experience with symbolic planning, causal reasoning, and model-based reinforcement learning
• Familiarity with large-scale ETL processes

Responsibilities

• Architect goal setting and goal decomposition mechanisms for autonomous agents operating in uncertain or open-ended environments
• Design and implement dynamic planning systems, including hierarchical planning, curriculum learning, and self-refinement loops
• Collaborate on memory, tool-use, and feedback-loop designs to enable multi-step, self-directed agent behaviors
• Develop evaluation frameworks to ensure alignment with human intent, consistency, and progress toward long-term objectives
• Prototype agents that interface with APIs, servers, search engines, databases, or real-world actuators to pursue goals safely and efficiently
• Explore mechanisms for detecting and mitigating goal misalignment, looping behaviors, or undesirable emergent strategies
• Work cross-functionally to integrate goal alignment with safety, operational reliability, and risk mitigation mechanisms

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance support
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
• Health benefits effective from day one
• Annual Incentive Plan
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an excellent company match
• Well-being programs to promote personal health and wellness
• Paid Volunteer Time Off to support community engagement

Equal Opportunity
Humana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated fairly and with respect. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Humana also takes affirmative action to employ and advance individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, ensuring all employment decisions are based solely on valid job requirements. We welcome diversity and are dedicated to fostering an equitable workplace for all.