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Nirvana

Machine Learning Engineer

Nirvana, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Location:

New York City (Hybrid - 3 days per week)

Reporting to:

CTO

Salary Range:

$160,000–$180,000

Overview At Nirvana, we are revolutionizing the way benefit verification is handled. Recognizing its convoluted and opaque nature, we are dedicated to bringing transparency to the costs and coverage of healthcare. By leveraging machine learning and AI, we have developed tools that enable care providers across various specialties to seamlessly check coverage—from patient intake through continuous monitoring—saving significant time and resources. Our mission extends beyond facilitating access to care; we aim to alleviate financial anxiety for those seeking medical assistance and the numerous providers who serve them. With support from esteemed investors such as Inspired Capital, Eniac Ventures, and Surface Ventures, Nirvana is on a rapid growth trajectory. Over the past year, we have served some of the largest clients in healthcare, including Lifestance Health, Modern Health, and Headspace. Join us as we become the trust layer in healthcare, making it more transparent and accessible for everyone.

About the Role Nirvana is looking for a

Machine Learning Engineer

who thrives at the intersection of building, deploying, and

communicating

ML solutions. You’ll create models that enhance the accuracy and usability of our products, while making their impact clear across the company. You’ll work closely with engineers, product managers, and customer-facing teams—ensuring ML capabilities are understood, trusted, and aligned with business goals. This role is as much about

storytelling and clarity

as it is about algorithms and code. A background in building ML solutions for

B2B SaaS products

is a plus. You should have

at least 3 years of experience

in ML engineering, and familiarity with

LLMs, data science, statistics, and MLOps

in a production environment.

What You’ll Do

Build & Improve Models

– Develop and iterate on ML models that improve data accuracy, automate decision-making, and unlock new capabilities.

Integrate Into Products

– Collaborate with engineering to embed models into workflows and deliver value at the right points.

Communicate ML Impact

– Translate technical results into clear, compelling updates for non-technical stakeholders, including leadership and customer teams.

Foster Understanding

– Create documentation, demos, and internal presentations that make ML features easy to grasp and advocate for across the company.

Continuous Learning

– Stay up to date with new techniques and tools, bringing fresh ideas into Nirvana’s ML/AI approach.

What We’re Looking For

3+ years of experience building and deploying ML models in production

Strong Python skills and familiarity with common ML frameworks and libraries

Experience with LLMs, data science, statistics, and MLOps

Comfort working with varied, imperfect, and semi-structured data

Strong communication skills—able to bridge technical depth with business clarity

A collaborative mindset and ability to work across disciplines

Bonus : Experience building ML solutions for B2B SaaS products

Why Join Us

Shape how ML is built and understood in a company solving a critical healthcare problem

High-autonomy, mission-driven environment with visible impact

Competitive salary & equity

Unlimited PTO, hybrid dog-friendly office, stocked kitchen

Job Details

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Industries : Hospitals and Health Care and Software Development

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