Staff Data Engineer at Headway

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, Mental Health, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

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 modern data stack, including Snowflake, dbt, Apache Airflow, and Python, capable of defining best practices and architectural patterns across these tools
Deep mastery of advanced data modeling techniques and their application within production systems to achieve high performance
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
Strong track record of mentoring, coaching, and elevating the technical skills, code quality, and engineering maturity of other data engineers
2+ years of marketplace experience (prior experience in the marketplace or two-sided platform is a significant plus)

Responsibilities

Serve as a hands-on technical leader, architect, and mentor, responsible for defining the future state of data infrastructure
Set architectural direction and establish organization-wide data standards
Drive the design of highly scalable and optimized data models
Lead complex, multi-functional initiatives, focusing on data quality governance and the maturity of pipelines
Influence technology choices and act as the primary technical interface between the Data Engineering team and senior stakeholders across the business
Partner closely with Data Scientists, Analysts, and core Software Engineering teams to ensure data is reliable, high-quality, and trustworthy for critical decisions and product features

Skills

ETL

ELT

Data Modeling

Data Pipelines

Data Quality

SQL

Python

Airflow

Snowflake

dbt

Headway

Connects patients with affordable mental health services

About Headway

Headway simplifies the process of finding and paying for mental health therapy. It operates in the mental health market, addressing the challenge that many Americans face in accessing care due to high costs and complicated insurance processes. For individuals, Headway provides a platform where they can easily search for therapists and psychiatrists who accept their insurance, allowing them to find the right mental health care without incurring out-of-pocket expenses. For mental health care providers, Headway reduces the administrative workload associated with accepting insurance, enabling them to focus more on patient care. The company connects patients with providers while ensuring effective use of insurance, and it generates revenue by partnering with health plans and providers. Headway's goal is to create a more accessible and affordable mental healthcare system.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$318.1MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Equity Compensation

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

HSA / FSA

401K

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

Flexible Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training and professional development

Risks

Increased competition from platforms like BetterHelp and Talkspace.

Potential backlash from professionals feeling undervalued by Headway's platform.

Regulatory scrutiny as Headway expands into Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.

Differentiation

Headway simplifies finding and paying for therapy with an insurance-accepting provider network.

It reduces administrative burdens for mental health professionals, enhancing focus on patient care.

Headway's platform offers both virtual and in-person therapy sessions, increasing accessibility.

Upsides

Raised $100M in Series D to expand into Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.

Partnerships with Cigna and Blues plan to expand services to all 50 states.

Growing demand for telehealth services boosts Headway's market potential.

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