Senior Staff Software Engineer, Data

About the role

Zocdoc is the leading healthcare marketplace that helps patients easily find and book in-person or virtual care. We are seeking a Senior Staff Data Platform Engineer to elevate the systems that power trusted decision-making at Zocdoc.

Responsibilities

• Architecting and improving orchestration, monitoring, and data reliability systems.
• Defining modeling, semantic layer, and governance standards across teams.
• Optimizing warehouse performance and reducing compute spend.
• Implementing secure access controls and strengthening compliance practices.
• Partnering with Engineering to improve upstream data quality and contracts.
• Leading cross-functional initiatives that modernize and future-proof Zocdoc’s data platform.
• Mentoring engineers and guiding architectural decisions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, Platform Engineering, or Backend Software Engineering.
• Operated at Staff-level scope with cross-team technical influence.
• Expert SQL skills and strong proficiency in Python or similar languages.
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, or similar warehouses.
• Experience improving pipeline reliability, observability, and system performance.
• Proven ownership of warehouse cost optimization.
• Experience implementing secure data access patterns and working in regulated environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Known for improving reliability, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Comfortable operating as a technical authority without formal management.
• Energized by raising standards across analytics, infrastructure, and governance.
• Interested in solving complex data challenges in healthcare.

Skills

• Motivated by designing scalable data platforms that serve hundreds of stakeholders.
• Passionate about building clean, governed, and secure data systems.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Unlimited Vacation (if salaried) / Competitive PTO (if hourly)
• 100% paid employee health benefit options (including medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(k) with employer funded match
• Corporate wellness program with Wellhub
• Sabbatical leave (for employees with 5+ years of service)
• Competitive paid parental leave and fertility/family planning reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Employee Resource Groups and ZocClubs to promote shared community and belonging
• Great Place to Work Certified

Pay

Base salary offered is determined by a number of factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skills. Certain positions are also eligible for variable pay and/or equity.

Schedule

Remote Base Salary Range $235,000—$300,000 USD
Silicon Valley, CA Base Salary Range $235,000—$300,000 USD