Sword Health's mission is to free people from pain. Our team uses AI to change lives and save millions for our clients across three continents.
We hold the majority of industry patents, win 70% of competitive evaluations, and have raised over $300 million from top venture firms.
We were recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer in 2025, highlighting our focus on being a destination for the best and brightest talent.
At Sword Health, we're in a phase of hyper growth and expansion.
Our AI Research team is at the heart of our mission. We build and fine-tune foundational AI models across multiple modalities to create a deeply personalized care experience.
Key Responsibilities:
* Contribute to the development cycle of large deep learning models;
* Prepare datasets, design architectures, implement solutions, train and evaluate models to improve our products;
* Collaborate with engineering and clinical teams to translate cutting-edge AI research into practical applications;
* Work towards long-term ambitious research goals based on developing novel solutions;
* Turn novel research ideas into working code;
* Influence progress of relevant research communities by producing publications.
Requirements:
* A PhD in Computer Science or a highly technical field;
* A track record of research publications in peer-reviewed academic conferences or journals;
* Proficiency in Python and experience with common machine learning frameworks;
* Demonstrated ability to design experiments, analyze, and interpret their results;
* Ability to obtain work authorization in Portugal.