Data Engineer

Abridge AI Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Abridge AI Inc. is seeking a Data Engineer to join its team in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data systems and infrastructure, with a strong foundation in programming languages and cloud services. The role involves building OLAP databases and optimizing data processes, contributing to the company's goal of revolutionizing healthcare delivery with AI technology.

Benefits

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Health Plans

Paid Parental Leave

401k and Matching

Learning and Development Budget

Sabbatical Leave

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Data Engineering or Analytics Engineering.
• Proficient in at least one programming language and SQL.
• Experience with cloud providers.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage OLAP databases and ETL processes.
• Optimize data infrastructure for reliability and performance.
• Identify anomalies and refine data quality.

Skills

Data Systems

Analytical Skills

Programming in Python

Cloud Services (GCP, AWS, Azure)

SQL

Debugging

Data Product Development

Job description

About Abridge

Abridge was founded in 2018 with the mission of powering deeper understanding in healthcare. Our AI-powered platform was purpose-built for medical conversations, improving clinical documentation efficiencies while enabling clinicians to focus on what matters most—their patients.

Our enterprise-grade technology transforms patient-clinician conversations into structured clinical notes in real-time, with deep EMR integrations. Powered by Linked Evidence and our purpose-built, auditable AI, we are the only company that maps AI-generated summaries to ground truth, helping providers quickly trust and verify the output. As pioneers in generative AI for healthcare, we are setting the industry standards for the responsible deployment of AI across health systems.

We are a growing team of practicing MDs, AI scientists, PhDs, creatives, technologists, and engineers working together to empower people and make care make more sense. We have offices located in the SoHo neighborhood of New York, the Mission District in San Francisco, and East Liberty in Pittsburgh.

The Role

Our generative AI-powered products are revolutionizing the practice of medicine, and we’re looking for a highly motivated Data Engineer to join our growing US-based Data Engineering team. In this crucial role, you will build and optimize large scale data infrastructure to drive business decisions and machine learning research.

What You'll Do

• Build and manage OLAP databases, ELTs and general data tooling for analytics , business decisions and products features.

• Understand business logic behind the collected data, identify anomalies and refine instrumentation for improved data quality

• Work closely with a team of frontend and backend engineers, product managers, and analysts.

• Optimize data infrastructure to enhance the throughput, latency and reliability of the data system.

• Investigate and correct issues identified through data operations monitors, tools, and reports.

• Design and maintain data documentations

Who You Are

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering or Analytics Engineering with a focus on data systems.

• Proficient in at least one general purpose programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Scala) and SQL (any variant)

• Proficiency with at least one modern cloud provider (GCP, AWS, Azure) and accompanying data services

• Skilled in debugging data inconsistencies through deep analysis and implementing corrections in ETL/business logic layers.

• Deep knowledge of modern data infrastructure best practices

• Experience in building data products that are well-modeled, documented and easy to understand and maintain.

• Ability to prioritize amidst changing priorities in a fast moving environment

We value people who are eager to learn new things and recognize that great team members might not perfectly match a job description. If you’re interested in the role but aren’t sure whether or not you’re a good fit, we’d still like to hear from you.

Why Work at Abridge?

At Abridge, we’re transforming healthcare delivery experiences with generative AI, enabling clinicians and patients to connect in deeper, more meaningful ways. Our mission is clear: to power deeper understanding in healthcare. We’re driving real, lasting change, with millions of medical conversations processed each month.

Joining Abridge means stepping into a fast-paced, high-growth startup where your contributions truly make a difference. Our culture requires extreme ownership—every employee has the ability to (and is expected to) make an impact on our customers and our business.

Beyond individual impact, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of curious, high-achieving people in a supportive environment where success is shared, growth is constant, and feedback fuels progress. At Abridge, it’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it. Every decision is rooted in empathy, always prioritizing the needs of clinicians and patients.

We’re committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally. Whether it's flexible work hours, an inclusive culture, or ongoing learning opportunities, we are here to help you thrive and do the best work of your life.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact alongside passionate people who care deeply about what they do, Abridge is the place for you.

How we take care of Abridgers:

• Generous Time Off: 13 paid holidays, flexible PTO for salaried employees, and accrued time off for hourly employees.

• Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for all full-time employees. Abridge covers 100% of the premium for you and 75% for dependents. If you choose a HSA-eligible plan, Abridge also makes monthly contributions to your HSA.

• Paid Parental Leave: 16 weeks paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

• 401k and Matching: Contribution matching to help invest in your future.

• Pre-tax Benefits: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits.

• Learning and Development Budget: Yearly contributions for coaching, courses, workshops, conferences, and more.

• Sabbatical Leave: 30 days of paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment.

• Compensation and Equity: Competitive compensation and equity grants for full time employees.

• ... and much more!

Diversity & Inclusion

Abridge is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds (including but not limited to race, gender, educational background, and sexual orientation).

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