Senior Data Engineer

Headway

. Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines and infrastructure, with a strong focus on data governance, quality standards, and collaboration across product and engineering teams. Proficient in Python and SQL, with experience in tools like Snowflake and Terraform to optimize data architecture and performance.

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Data EngineeringPython ProficiencySQL ProficiencySnowflake ExperienceTerraform Experience

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Hard Skills

Data Pipeline DesignData GovernancePerformance OptimizationInfrastructure-as-CodeData Quality StandardsAI Tools IntegrationScalable Systems DevelopmentComplex Data Problem SolvingCollaborative Data ArchitectureTechnical Decision Ownership

Soft Skills

Strong Sense of OwnershipCollaborative MindsetEmpathy for TeammatesBias Toward Action

Tools & Technologies

SnowflakeDbtAirflowFivetranTerraformMetabaseJupyter Notebooks

Industry Keywords

Data Engineering Best PracticesData ArchitectureAI-Powered ToolsFast-Paced Tech EnvironmentProduct Lifecycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AirflowPythonSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure
Define, develop, and refine company-wide data governance, monitoring, and quality standards
Ensure data generated or surfaced by AI tools is complete, correct, and traceable
Partner with Product and Engineering to advocate for data engineering best practices
Ensure data needs are addressed early in the product lifecycle
Collaborate with Analytics, Data Science, and Infrastructure to evolve Headway’s data architecture
Own and drive technical decisions across the data platform
Contribute to performance optimization and infrastructure-as-code
Shape AI-powered tools for employee interaction with company data
Ensure the underlying data layer supports accurate and trustworthy answers

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience as a data engineer
Track record of building scalable systems and solving complex data problems in a fast-paced tech environment
Proficiency in Python and SQL
Experience with Snowflake, dbt, Airflow, Fivetran, and Terraform
Familiarity with Metabase or Jupyter Notebooks is a plus
Pragmatic approach to building for current and future scale
Strong sense of ownership and bias toward action
Empathy for teammates and stakeholders
Collaborative mindset across disciplines
Passion for Headway’s mission
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Holiday Break during the week between December 25th and December 31st
Flexible PTO
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Training and professional development
Robust health and wellness benefits
Retirement savings
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities