Data Science Lead

Mission

Neko is redefining what prevention means, from treating illness when it arrives, to sustaining health before it's ever at risk. Our mission: make data-driven, preventative care accessible to more people, before symptoms appear. In a single, non-invasive visit under an hour, proprietary technology and direct clinical care combine to deliver personalised, actionable insights. It's a team that thinks in 10x, not 10%. Every role here plays a part in building a world where prevention is the norm, and where your work genuinely helps people live longer, healthier lives. Role Purpose

We are hiring a Data Science Lead to join our Data Science Team, working across projects such as Laser Speckle and other Optical Imaging. These roles involve taking novel sensor data streams and turning them into validated, production-ready algorithms with real clinical impact. You will collaborate with Hardware & Optics Engineers, Clinical Scientists, and other Data Scientists to develop prototypes, validate clinical use-cases, and deliver algorithms into production and integrated into Neko Health’s clinics and products. What You'll Deliver in the First 6–12 Months

• Develop, verify, validate, and deploy physics-based algorithms for laser measurement systems, contributing to new product capabilities or research breakthroughs that improve member outcomes (Member-first, always). - Collaborate cross-functionally with optical engineers, hardware developers, and clinical researchers to deliver algorithms that bridge the gap between physical sensor behaviour and production software within Neko Health's clinics and products (Tech-enabled, human-centred). - Deliver production-quality code and integrate physics-aware algorithms into Neko's backend infrastructure, raising the bar for technical excellence across the Algorithm team (Chase 10X, not 10%). - Design and execute calibration, validation, and noise characterisation methodologies for measurement algorithms, ensuring our science meets the highest standards of metrological and clinical rigour (Optimistic Truth Seeking). - Mentor and collaborate within a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, contributing to a culture of openness and continuous improvement.