Data Engineer

Job DescriptionData Engineer at RegardLocation: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid) or Remote (within NYC, LA, or SF metro areas)About The RoleAs a Data Engineer at Regard, you will build and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure that turn raw data into metrics and insights driving product decisions and research. You'll work closely with Engineering and Product teams to develop and improve data pipelines, support analytics and machine learning initiatives, and ensure quality and availability of critical datasets.About RegardRegard is an AI-powered Proactive Documentation platform advancing healthcare delivery by reviewing patient data in EHR to recommend diagnoses and clinical evidence. The platform drafts notes before physician consultation, improving care quality, reducing physician burden, and enhancing hospital finances.Tech StackData: S3, Apache Iceberg, EMR, PySpark, Dagster, Kubernetes, Clickhouse, PostgreSQL, FastAPI, MetabaseResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain data pipelines for analytics, ML, and researchDevelop and improve data models and transformationsPartner with engineering teams to identify and resolve data quality issuesSupport operation, monitoring, and maintenance of data platformCollaborate with Product, Engineering, and Research teamsInvestigate pipeline failures and data inconsistenciesOptimize data processing and storage for performance and costMinimum QualificationsBS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent practical experience3+ years in data engineering roleExperience building and maintaining data pipelines and models in productionProficiency in Python and SQLExperience with distributed data processing frameworks (PySpark)Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS preferred)Practical experience with LLM-assisted developmentWillingness to participate in on-call operational supportPreferred QualificationsExperience with Apache Iceberg, AWS Athena, Dagster, Clickhouse, PostgreSQL, FastAPI, or MetabaseExperience with data quality, monitoring, and observabilityFamiliarity with healthcare data (HIPAA, de-identification, OMOP CDM)Experience building/ supporting ML pipelinesExperience in fast-paced startup environmentWork Authorization & LocationMust be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorshipMust be within NYC, LA, or San Francisco metro areasIn-office Tuesdays and Thursdays; more frequent during onboardingRelocation assistance provided for non-NYC residentsFlexibility to work from outside home office up to 6 weeks/yearCompensation & PerksCompensation Range: $140K - $175KEligible for equity99% employer-paid health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)18 PTO days/year + 1 week holiday breakMonthly health & wellness budgetCompany-sponsored team retreat + social eventsSabbatical programEqual OpportunityRegard is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates must complete a background check as part of the hiring process.