Senior Big Data Engineer

Summary

Join H1 as a Senior Data Engineer and become a technical owner, leading the technical strategy and architecture of our internal Real World Evidence product. You will collaborate directly with founders, tackling complex challenges independently and mentoring other engineers. This role involves owning the technical direction of the RWE team, acting as a key stakeholder for RWE data, driving team success, and focusing on high-priority projects. You will develop a deep understanding of end-user needs, collaborate cross-functionally, and champion a culture of engineering excellence. The position requires a strong track record in building scalable systems and pipelines, along with experience in big data tools and databases. Compensation includes a salary of $140,000 to $165,000 per year, plus stock options.

Requirements

• Skilled in solving complex data problems and delivering innovative solutions
• Experienced in cross-functional collaboration and strategic alignment
• Clear communicator with strong technical documentation skills
• Committed to data quality, security, and best engineering practices
• Self-driven, with a focus on ownership and risk mitigation
• Passionate about mentoring and building high-performing teams
• 5+ years in data engineering with a track record of building and maintaining scalable data systems and pipelines
• 5+ years working with big data tools such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, particularly on AWS EMR, with practical hands-on experience in tools like Apache Spark, and Hudi/Delta Lake
• Experience with databases like PostgreSQL
• Software management tools such as Git, JIRA, and CircleCI
• Developer Operations, deploying to systems like AWS EMR and Kubernetes

Responsibilities

• Own and help support the technical direction of the RWE team, shaping the strategy and architecture to ensure the smooth development, deployment, and scalability of applications across the tech stack, while aligning with organizational goals
• Act as a key stakeholder for Real World Evidence (RWE) data; including claims, publications, and payments, representing this data in customer engagements, product collaborations, and executive-level presentations
• Drive your team’s success by providing guidance, removing obstacles creatively, and shaping roadmaps and objectives that support consistent progress
• Tackle ambiguous and complex technical challenges independently, with minimal need for external support
• Develop a deep understanding of end-user needs and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact solutions
• Focus on high-priority projects (P0s and P1s) that create significant value for users and stakeholders
• Mentor and support engineers on your team, helping them grow technically and achieve their goals
• Champion a culture of engineering excellence by promoting best practices, high standards, and continuous improvement
• Ensure your projects deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes that align with strategic objectives and end-user impact

Benefits

• Full suite of health insurance options, in addition to generous paid time off
• Pre-planned company-wide wellness holidays
• Retirement options
• Health & charitable donation stipends
• Impactful Business Resource Groups
• Flexible work hours & the opportunity to work from anywhere
• The opportunity to work with leading biotech and life sciences companies in an innovative industry with a mission to improve healthcare around the globe