Senior Staff Software Engineer, Data

About the role

Zocdoc is on the lookout for a Senior Staff Data Platform Engineer who will play a crucial role in refining the systems that facilitate data-driven decision-making across the organization. In this key position, you will set platform standards, manage intricate projects spanning multiple domains, and shape the future of our data and analytics framework. Your efforts will ensure that our data ecosystem is secure, reliable, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective, enabling teams across Product, Engineering, Operations, and Leadership to make informed choices based on trustworthy insights. You will own the design and execution of critical data platform initiatives that directly influence the company's strategic goals. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying and resolving complex data infrastructure challenges at scale. You will be responsible for translating high-level business objectives into robust technical solutions. Your work will have a direct impact on the quality and accessibility of data across the entire organization.

Key facts

Location: Remote (USA)

Engagement: Full-time

Team: Data Platform

The salary for this remote role ranges from $235,000 to $300,000 USD, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

What you'll do

• Develop and refine systems for orchestration, monitoring, and ensuring data reliability.
• Set standards for modeling, semantic layers, and governance to promote collaboration across teams.
• Optimize the performance of the data warehouse while effectively managing compute expenses.
• Implement access controls and enhance compliance protocols.
• Work alongside Engineering teams to improve the quality of upstream data and establish clear contracts.
• Spearhead cross-functional initiatives aimed at modernizing and future-proofing Zocdoc's data infrastructure.
• Provide mentorship to engineers and guide architectural decision-making processes.
• Analyze and enhance the overall performance of data pipelines, ensuring reliability and observability.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to communicate technical concepts effectively.
• Drive initiatives that focus on warehouse cost optimization and data access security.
• Engage in strategic discussions to influence the direction of the data platform.
• Utilize dbt, Airflow, and Dagster to build resilient and scalable data transformation workflows.
• Conduct in-depth reviews of data pipeline architecture to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Partner with Product teams to define data requirements and deliver analytics that drive business outcomes.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, Platform Engineering, or Backend Software Engineering.
• Proven experience in a Staff-level position with the ability to influence technical decisions across teams.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and familiarity with Python or similar programming languages.
• Extensive background with data warehousing solutions such as Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, or comparable technologies.
• Practical experience with dbt and orchestration tools like Airflow or Dagster.
• A solid history of improving pipeline reliability and overall system performance.
• Experience in managing costs associated with data warehouses effectively.
• Knowledge of secure data access patterns, particularly in regulated environments.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and foster technical growth within a team environment.
• Experience working with complex healthcare data sets and regulatory constraints is mandatory.
• Capability to lead large-scale projects from initial conception through successful production deployment.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations to support critical data platform incidents.
• Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with the unique challenges associated with healthcare data.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Understanding of data governance and compliance standards.

Practical notes

• Zocdoc provides a flexible working environment along with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes unlimited vacation for salaried employees, fully covered health insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, and a corporate wellness initiative.
• The salary for this remote role ranges from $235,000 to $300,000 USD, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
• This position is based in the United States and requires reliable internet connectivity for remote work.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Zocdoc is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.