Senior Clinical Informatics Engineer at Helix

At Helix, we are a group of innovators and doers united by a single, ambitious goal: to drive significant progress in population genomics. We operate at the vital intersection of clinical care, research, and genomics, serving as a leader in the field. Our mission is to empower health systems, public health organizations, and life science companies to integrate genomic data seamlessly into patient care. We are scaling our world-class team to support our dedication to helping every person improve their life through DNA, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion for making a meaningful impact.

The opportunity

As a Senior Clinical Informatics Engineer, you will be a cornerstone of our Data Engineering team. Your work is essential to our mission of providing a first-in-class clinico-genomics research dataset that allows our partners to conduct cutting-edge studies and derive operational insights. You will bridge the gap between complex clinical data and actionable research, working alongside our Research, Bioinformatics, and Engineering teams to maintain the infrastructure that powers these discoveries. Because we keep the patient at the center of everything we do, your contributions will have a direct, tangible effect on real-world health outcomes.

A day in the life

• You will serve as our internal subject matter expert, defining the standards and patterns for our OMOP clinical data warehouse.
• You will collaborate directly with our health system partners to establish and maintain robust EHR data pipelines.
• You will leverage your technical and clinical expertise to standardize, integrate, and analyze large-scale clinical datasets, ensuring the integrity and reliability of our research findings.

Who you are

You are a seasoned professional with at least 5 years of experience in healthcare information technology, such as working with health systems, payors, or government entities. You hold a Master’s degree or higher in Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or a related scientific field. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and bring the following skills to the table:

• Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and Spark.
• Proven experience building ETL pipelines using the OMOP Common Data Model.
• Deep knowledge of healthcare data exchange standards like FHIR and clinical coding systems such as ICD, CPT, LOINC, and SNOMED-CT.
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments like AWS or GCP and pipeline orchestration tools like Airflow.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex methodologies for both technical and clinical audiences.

Why you'll love it here

We believe in transparency and supporting our team members both professionally and personally. The base salary for this position is 145,000 - 197,500 USD, and you will also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus of 10% of your salary, along with a generous equity package. Beyond compensation, we offer a supportive culture and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Remote work flexibility with a home office stipend.
• Comprehensive health insurance with above-average employer-paid premiums.
• A 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer matching and immediate 100% vesting.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Flexible PTO and a variety of well-being programs.

Our interview process is designed to be straightforward, consisting of a recruiter screen, a manager and technical screen, and an onsite visit before we extend an offer. We look forward to welcoming you to the team.