Principal Data Engineer
210k - 220k USD
Remote
Full Time
#Engineering
#SQL
#Spark
#AWS
#Python
#Kafka
At Transcarent, we are on a mission to simplify the complex world of healthcare. We act as a single destination for health and care, stripping away the guesswork to help our members access high-quality, affordable services. With $450 million in total funding and the backing of top-tier investors like General Catalyst and 7wireVentures, we are rapidly scaling our AI capabilities and transforming the patient experience. We are looking for mission-driven individuals who want to build, innovate, and make a measurable impact on the lives of our members.
Role at a glance
We are seeking an experienced Principal Data Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis. This is an executive-level position that can be performed remotely from anywhere in the United States, provided you are authorized to work in the country.
Your impact
- Lead the architectural design and implementation of cutting-edge data processing platforms and enterprise-wide solutions.
- Develop and scale robust AI and ML platforms to support our evolving healthcare use cases.
- Mentor our data engineering team while collaborating with product, clinical, and design leadership to drive operational excellence.
What you'll need
To be successful in this role, you should possess a deep technical background and a passion for building scalable systems. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following:
- Extensive experience in data engineering, specifically in building and scaling architectures within complex environments.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, relational databases, and big data tools such as Spark and Kafka.
- Strong expertise in cloud-based data warehousing and AWS services.
- A high level of comfort with Python and modern data-as-a-service platforms.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead cross-functional projects effectively.
- Fluency in English.
Perks and compensation
The salary range for this role is $210,000 to $220,000 USD. Beyond the base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401k plan with a company match.
- Paid time off.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Dedicated mental wellness budget.
- Remote work flexibility.
