Senior Software Engineer, Data

Abridge; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 210,800 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health plans

HSA contributions

Parental leave

Equity

Job summary

Abridge is seeking a Data Engineer to join our US-based Data Engineering team in San Francisco. You will build and optimize large-scale data infrastructure to drive business decisions and ML research.

You will work with frontend and backend engineers, product managers, and analysts to improve data throughput, latency, and reliability, while designing data quality frameworks and integrations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering or Backend Engineering with a focus on data systems.
• Proficient in Python/Java/Scala and SQL.
• Proficiency with at least one cloud provider (GCP, AWS, Azure) and accompanying data services.
• Experience in ingesting, transforming, and managing structured and unstructured data.
• Deep knowledge of modern data infrastructure best practices.
• Experience with distributed systems and processing frameworks.
• Experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, and containerization.
• Familiarity deploying ML models at scale is a bonus.
• Experience building well-modeled, documented data products.
• Ability to prioritize amidst changing priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable data services, pipelines and storage for ML training data and evaluation.
• Build and manage OLAP databases, ELTs and data tooling for analytics and product features.
• Collaborate with frontend/backend engineers, product managers, and analysts.
• Optimize data infrastructure for throughput, latency and reliability.
• Investigate and resolve issues from data operations monitors and reports.
• Design data integrations and data quality framework.

Skills

Python/Java/Scala

SQL

Cloud platforms

Data pipelines

Distributed systems

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

ML deployment

Data modeling

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

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 Mission District in San Francisco, the SoHo neighborhood of New York, 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 maintain scalable data services, pipelines and storage solutions for the feedback of unstructured application data for ML training and evaluation purposes.
• Build and manage OLAP databases, ELTs and general data tooling for analytics, business decisions and product features.
• 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 data integrations and data quality framework.

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering or Backend 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.
• Experience in building systems that manage the ingest, transformation, and management of both structured and unstructured data types.
• Deep knowledge of modern data infrastructure best practices.
• Experience with distributed systems and different distributed processing frameworks.
• Experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, and containerization technologies.
• Familiarity with deploying ML models at scale a bonus.
• 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.

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.

How We Take Care of Abridgers

• Generous Time Off: 14 paid holidays, flexible PTO for salaried employees, and accrued time off for hourly employees.
• Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for all full‑time employees and their families.
• Generous HSA Contribution: If you choose a High Deductible Health Plan, Abridge makes monthly contributions to your HSA.
• Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave for all full‑time employees.
• Family Forming Benefits: Resources and financial support to help you build your family.
• 401(k) Matching: Contribution matching to help invest in your future.
• Personal Device Allowance: Tax‑free funds for personal device usage.
• Pre‑tax Benefits: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits.
• Lifestyle Wallet: Monthly contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more.
• Mental Health Support: Dedicated access to therapy and coaching to help you reach your goals.
• Sabbatical Leave: Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment.
• Compensation and Equity: Competitive compensation and equity grants for full‑time employees.
• … and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Abridge is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

We provide reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process. If you need reasonable accommodation in applying, interviewing, completing any assessment or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Compensation

Compensation Range: $210.8K - $248K