Staff Data Engineer (Hybrid)

Homeward; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity grant

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare delivery innovator is seeking a Data Engineer to revolutionize analytics for rural care. You will build and maintain data infrastructure, ensuring high-quality insights across healthcare systems. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in data development with strong skills in ETL and cloud-based solutions. This role offers a competitive salary, equity options, and a comprehensive benefits package in a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on development experience.
• Strong experience with ETL/ELT tools and modern cloud-based data warehouses.
• Proficiency with SQL and Python for data workflows.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements for data infrastructure and collaborate with teams.
• Design and build infrastructure to ingest and report health data.
• Implement workflows for ingestion and transformation of data sources.

Skills

ETL/ELT tools

Data modeling

SQL

Python

Cloud-based data warehouses

APIs

Tools

Snowflake

dbt

Airbyte

Metabase

Job description

Homeward is rearchitecting the delivery of health and care in partnership with communities everywhere, starting in rural America. Today, 60 million Americans living in rural communities are facing a crisis of access to care. In the U.S. healthcare system, rural Americans experience significantly poorer clinical outcomes. This trend is rapidly accelerating as rural hospitals close and physician shortages increase, exacerbating health disparities. In fact, Americans living in rural communities suffer a mortality rate 23 percent higher than those in urban communities, in part because of the lack of access to quality care.

Our vision is care that enables everyone to achieve their best health. So, we’re creating a new healthcare delivery model that is purpose-built for rural America and directly addresses the issues that have historically limited access and quality. Homeward supports Medicare-eligible beneficiaries by partnering with health plans, providers, and communities to align incentives – taking full financial accountability for clinical outcomes and the total cost of care across rural counties.

As a public benefit corporation and Certified B Corp™, Homeward’s mission and business model are aligned to address the healthcare, economic, and demographic challenges that make it challenging for rural Americans to stay healthy. Homeward’s Navigation™ platform uses advanced analytics to connect members to the right care and local resources that address social determinants of health and improve holistic health outcomes. Since many rural communities lack adequate clinical capacity, Homeward also employs care teams that supplement local practices and reach people who cannot otherwise access care.

Homeward is co-founded by a leadership team that defined and delivered Livongo’s products, and backed most recently by a $50 million series B co-led by Arch Ventures and Human Capital, with participation from General Catalyst for a total of $70 million in funding. With this leadership team and funding, Homeward is committed to bringing high-quality healthcare to rural communities in need.

The Opportunity:

Join us in revolutionizing healthcare for rural America! We’re looking for a Data Engineer to help shape and build the infrastructure that powers analytics, data science, clinical tools, and care delivery. You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure data is trustworthy, well-organized, and ready to support both daily operations and long-term insights.

What You’ll Do:

Work with data science, product, engineering, operations, and clinical teams to define requirements for Homeward’s data infrastructure

Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure a uniform and consistent taxonomy and data collection practices that yield high quality analytics and insights for now and the future

Design and build infrastructure to ingest, store, and report on members’ health data, such as claims data, lab results, medications, clinical data and more

Design and implement workflows for ingestion and transformation for various data sources

• Work with a modern data engineering stack - some pieces of ours include Airbyte, Snowflake, and Metabase.

What You Bring:

7+ years of hands‑on development experience

Strong experience with ETL/ELT tools, data modeling, and modern cloud‑based data warehouses (Snowflake, dbt).

Proficiency with SQL and Python for building and maintaining robust data workflows.

Experience working with structured and semi‑structured data from various sources, including APIs and file‑based systems.

Implemented infrastructure in AWS

Bonus Points If You Have:

Experience in regulated domains (HIPPA, PHI), or in healthcare systems.

Background in building scalable data infrastructure in early-stage or startup environments

Experience with GenAI tooling

What Shapes Our Company:

Deep commitment to one another, the people and communities we serve, and to care that enables everyone to achieve their best health

Compassion and empathy

Curiosity and an eagerness to listen

Drive to deliver high‑quality experiences, clinical care, and cost‑effectiveness

Strong focus on the sustainability of our business and scalability of our services to maximize our reach and impact

Nurturing a diverse workforce with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view

Taking our mission and business seriously but not taking ourselves too seriously – having fun as we build!

Competitive salary, equity grant, generous paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental & vision insurance with 100% of monthly premium covered for employees

Company‑sponsored 401k plan

Flexible working arrangement

The base salary range for this position is $165,000‑$185,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, location, competencies and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work at Homeward Health. This role is eligible for an annual bonus, stock options, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Inclusion & Belonging:

At Homeward, a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences enrich our teams and allow us to achieve above and beyond our goals. If you have yet to gain experience in the areas detailed above, we hope you will share your unique background with us in your application and how it can be additive to our teams.

Homeward is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Homeward is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.