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Amigo builds trust and safety infrastructure for AI in mission-critical environments.
We partner with organizations in healthcare and other regulated sectors to deploy AI systems that operate reliably when the stakes are highest. Our infrastructure enables verification, monitoring, and real-time oversight—ensuring AI serves people safely at scale.
We've raised $6.5M from General Catalyst and GSV Ventures. Our team combines expertise in distributed systems, quantitative research, clinical operations, and regulatory environments to build AI that organizations can trust.
About this roleAs an Applied Scientist - Statistical Confidence at Amigo, you'll develop the statistical frameworks that enable organizations to make informed risk decisions about system deployment. You'll build quantified confidence systems, design risk modeling approaches, and create the mathematical foundations that translate system behavior into statistical guarantees. Your work directly enables the organizational trust that allows systems to be deployed in critical contexts.
What you'll doDesign statistical frameworks that provide quantified confidence in system behavior
Build risk modeling systems that help organizations assess system deployment decisions
Create confidence scoring algorithms that accurately reflect system reliability
Develop methods for handling rare but critical events in healthcare applications
Design A/B testing frameworks that maintain safety while measuring improvements
Collaborate with healthcare experts to ensure statistical models reflect clinical reality
Strong background in statistical inference and experimental design
Experience with Bayesian methods and uncertainty quantification
Track record of building statistical models for real-world applications
Knowledge of risk modeling and decision theory
Understanding of healthcare data and clinical decision-making
Healthcare or regulated industry experience
Background in medical statistics or biostatistics
Experience with safety-critical systems and risk assessment
Knowledge of healthcare compliance and regulatory requirements
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Mental health support and wellness coaching
Flexible wellness stipend for fitness, therapy, or personal growth
Daily catered lunch and dinner
Annual learning budget for courses, books, or conferences
Conference attendance budget for professional development
Development setup of your choice
Academic collaboration opportunities
Amigo New York, New York, USA Office
19 W 24 St Floor 8, New York, New York, United States, 10010
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