Staff Data Engineer

About Headway

The mission of Headway is to build a new mental healthcare system that everyone can access. We focus on addressing the biggest barrier to care: insurance. By automating the administrative work such as credentialing, claims, and payment reconciliation, we aim to make therapy more accessible and affordable.

Data Engineering at Headway

Headway is seeking a Staff Data Engineer to contribute to our mission. The Data Engineering Team is crucial for delivering reliable, high-quality data assets at enterprise scale. Key responsibilities include defining the technical roadmap for the entire data platform, influencing architectural decisions, and mentoring other engineers.

Role Overview

As a Staff Data Engineer, you will lead complex, multi-functional initiatives, focusing on data quality governance and pipeline optimization. You will also influence technology choices, mentor other engineers, and serve as the primary technical interface between the Data Engineering team and senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• 9+ years of experience in data engineering
• Proven track record of architecting and shipping large-scale data products
• Expert-level proficiency in modern data stack (Snowflake, dbt, Apache Airflow, Python)
• Mastery of advanced data modeling techniques
• Architectural Ownership: Ability to define the technical roadmap for the entire data platform
• Engineering Elevation: Strong track record of mentoring, coaching, and elevating the technical skills of other data engineers
• Prior experience in the marketplace or two-sided platform (a significant plus)

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base pay range for this position is $212,000 - $265,000, based on a variety of factors including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for an equity grant, depending on the position and level. We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including robust health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, and meaningful ownership opportunities through equity.

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 PTO
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and professional development