Headway

Staff Data Engineer

New York, NY · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$212k-$265kDetected 259 days ago

SnowflakeSparkAirflowdbtData EngineeringCommunicationMentoring

About the role

As a Staff Data Engineer, you will be a hands-on technical leader, architect, and mentor, responsible for defining the future state of our data infrastructure.
You will be expected to influence our technology choices, mentor other engineers, and act as the primary technical interface between the Data Engineering team and senior stakeholders across the business.

This role focuses on setting architectural direction, establishing organization-wide data standards, and driving the design of highly scalable and optimized data models.

9+ years of experience in data engineering, with a proven track record of architecting and shipping progressively more complex, large-scale data products.
Expert-level proficiency in our modern data stack, including Snowflake, dbt, Apache Airflow, and Python.
You are capable of defining best practices and architectural patterns across these tools.
Proven ability to define the technical roadmap for the entire data platform, working horizontally to influence architectural decisions and technical debt management across multiple engineering teams.

Prior experience in the marketplace or two-sided platform is a significant plus.
2+ years of Marketplace Experience: Prior experience in the marketplace or two-sided platform is a significant plus.

The admin work - credentialing, claims, payment reconciliation - is a nightmare.
Over 75,000 providers across all 50 states run their practice on our software, serving over 1 million patients.
Join us, and help change mental healthcare for the better.
2+ years of

The expected base pay range for this position is $212,000 - $265,000, based on a variety of factors including qualifications, experience, and geographic location.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for an equity grant, depending on the position and level.
Compensation decisions are made holistically, ensuring fairness and alignment with market benchmarks while recognizing individual contributions and potential.
Equity compensation
Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership

Equity compensation
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Work-from-Home Stipend
Therapy Reimbursement
16-week parental leave for eligible employees
Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership
13 paid holidays each year as well as a Holiday Break during the week between December 25th and December 31st
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for an equity grant, depending on the position and level.

to create access to affordable, quality mental healthcare across the United States.
The Data Engineering Team is the foundational engine of our data-driven organization.
We are a high-impact group of engineers focused on delivering reliable, high-quality data assets at enterprise scale.
Our work is centered on transforming raw data into business-ready intelligence through robust ETL/ELT pipelines, advanced data modeling, and rigorous data quality frameworks.
We operate with a strong engineering discipline, partnering closely with Data Scientists, Analysts, and core Software Engineering teams to ensure data is not just available, but completely trustworthy for every critical decision and product feature.

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