Clinician Scientist (AI)

TL;DR

Senior/Staff Clinician Scientist (AI): Developing and refining AI-driven clinical documentation tools with an accent on integrating clinical expertise and prompt engineering. Focus on assessing accuracy of AI-generated medical documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and translating clinical needs into technical specifications.

Location: Hybrid (San Francisco or New York office, 3x per week minimum). Relocation assistance up to $10,000 USD is available for candidates willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay area.

Salary: $200,000–$300,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing startup transforming healthcare with an AI-powered platform for clinical documentation.

What you will do

• Develop and refine AI-driven clinical documentation tools using clinical expertise and prompt engineering.
• Assess and validate the accuracy of AI-generated medical documentation and provide structured feedback.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineers, data scientists, clinicians) to integrate medical insights into AI models.
• Write, review, and optimize prompts to improve AI model performance in clinical contexts.
• Apply software engineering, machine learning, and/or NLP skills to improve model development and healthcare applications.
• Translate clinical needs into technical specifications and data models.

Requirements

• MD, DO (or equivalent clinical degree) with direct experience working in clinical practice.
• Strong technical experience/background in computer science, software engineering, machine learning, natural language processing, data science, and/or clinical informatics.
• Deep understanding of medical documentation, clinical workflows, and medical terminology.
• Ability to evaluate AI-generated clinical notes, provide structured feedback, and guide improvements.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare data standards (e.g., FHIR, HL7) and privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
• Must be willing to work from our SF office at least 3x per week.

Nice to have

• Experience in software engineering, particularly in prompt engineering or AI model development.
• Python programming skills and experience with deep learning frameworks such as Pytorch, JAX and/or TensorFlow.
• Previous experience in AI-powered clinical documentation tools or clinical decision support systems.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals or conferences in the fields of AI, machine learning, or healthcare technology.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous Time Off including 14 paid holidays and flexible PTO.
• Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and families, with generous HSA contributions.
• Paid Parental Leave and Family Forming Benefits.
• 401(k) Matching to help invest in your future.
• Personal Device Allowance and Pre-tax Benefits (FSA, Commuter).
• Lifestyle Wallet for fitness, professional development, and coworking, plus dedicated Mental Health Support.
• Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment.
• Competitive compensation and equity grants for full-time employees.