Data Engineer - Technical Implementation & Solutions Delivery

Gradient AI; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a remote Data Engineer to design and implement data systems that support AI and ML models. The role involves building ETL processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a BS in Computer Science and at least 3 years of experience in data solutions. The company offers a fun startup culture, generous stock options, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous stock options

Flexible schedule

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in implementing and managing data solutions.
• 1+ years of experience using data orchestration frameworks.
• Experience with distributed platforms such as Apache Spark is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement data systems for ML and AI models.
• Build and maintain ETL infrastructure from various sources.
• Work with data scientists to transform large data sets.

Skills

Python

SQL

Airflow

AWS

Linux

Apache Spark (PySpark)

Education

BS in Computer Science or another quantitative discipline

Tools

AWS EC2

Tableau

Redshift

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

Overview

Data Engineer - Technical Implementation & Solutions Delivery

Remote, USA

Gradient AI is revolutionizing Group Health and P&C insurance with AI-powered solutions that help insurers predict risk more accurately, improve profitability, and automate underwriting and claims. Our SaaS platform taps into one of the industry’s largest data lakes—tens of millions of policies and claims—to deliver deep, actionable insights. Trusted by leading carriers, MGAs, TPAs, and self-insured employers, Gradient AI has grown rapidly since our founding in 2018. Backed by $56M in Series C funding, we\'re scaling fast—and it\'s an exciting time to join the team.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our Technical Implementations & Solutions Delivery team to assist with the design, build, and deployment of data pipelines for new customer implementations and to support existing customer activity.

This is an ideal role for anyone looking to dive into health data and make a real impact. You’ll work closely with our engineering and client teams to ensure smooth data integration and top-notch customer support. You’ll also help shape our vision and play a key role in transforming the entire industry (really!)

This is a fully remote opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and implement data systems that fuel our ML and AI models
• Build and maintain infrastructure for the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of data from a variety of sources using Python, SQL, Airflow, AWS, and healthcare-specific big data technologies and analytics platforms
• Innovate new tools to quickly extract, process, and validate client data from different sources and platforms
• Work cross functionally with data scientists to transform large amounts of data and store it in a format to facilitate modeling
• Apply health and bioinformatics expertise to design data pipelines that translate complex medical concepts into actionable requirements

Skills needed to succeed

• BS in Computer Science (or in another quantitative discipline)
• 3+ years of experience implementing, managing, or optimizing data solutions in a professional setting
• 1+ years of experience using data orchestration frameworks such as Airflow, Dagster, Prefect
• Exposure working with a cloud-computing environment (e.g. AWS EC2)
• Comfortable with Linux, including developing shell scripts
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools (e.g., Redshift, Tableau, AWS Lambda)
• Experience with distributed platforms such as Apache Spark (PySpark), Databricks, or Snowflake is a bonus
• Exposure to Health, Insurance, Tech or related industry experience specifically working with AI/ML products is a huge bonus

What We Offer

• A fun, team-oriented startup culture.
• Generous stock options - we all get to own a piece of what we’re building.
• Flexible schedule that supports working from home.
• Full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid paternal leave, and more.
• Ample opportunities to learn and take on new responsibilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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