Senior Data Engineer

Our Mission

Healthcare should work for patients, but it doesn’t. In their time of need, they call down outdated insurance directories. Then wait on hold. Then wait weeks for the privilege of a visit. Then wait in a room solely designed for waiting. Then wait for a surprise bill. In any other consumer industry, the companies delivering such a poor customer experience would not survive. But in healthcare, patients lack market power. Which means they are expected to accept the unacceptable.

 

Zocdoc’s mission is to give power to the patient. To do that, we’ve built the leading healthcare marketplace that makes it easy to find and book in-person or virtual care in all 50 states, across +200 specialties and +12k insurance plans. By giving patients the ability to see and choose, we give them power. In doing so, we can make healthcare work like every other consumer sector, where businesses compete for customers, not the other way around. In time, this will drive quality up and prices down. 

 

We’re 17 years old and the leader in our space, but we are still just getting started. If you like solving important, complex problems alongside deeply thoughtful, driven, and collaborative teammates, read on.

 

Your Impact on our Mission:

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer (SDE) to join our Data Engineering team! In this role, you will design, build, and optimize scalable data systems that empower decision-making and innovation at Zocdoc. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage data pipelines, improve governance, and enhance the tools and processes that enable data producers and consumers to work together effectively. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape data workflows while exploring platform-oriented challenges such as data contracts, validation frameworks, and governance tools—all with the goal of improving the healthcare experience for patients and providers.

 

You’ll enjoy this role if you are…

• Passionate about working at the intersection of data engineering and platform development
• Excited to tackle both technical and strategic challenges to build reliable, scalable systems
• Motivated to collaborate with product teams, data producers, and consumers to simplify data workflows and improve quality
• Energized by the opportunity to build tools and processes that directly improve patient and provider experiences through better data
• Autonomous, proactive, and eager to solve complex problems with practical, scalable solutions

 

Your day to day is…

• Designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and delivery across multiple data sources
• Collaborating with Analytics Engineers and Product teams to curate datasets and establish data contracts that improve transparency and reliability
• Developing and managing modern data architectures, such as lakehouses and medallion layers, using tools like Databricks, Delta Lake, or Iceberg
• Optimizing Snowflake usage and performance, ensuring data quality and cost efficiency
• Supporting data governance initiatives by implementing validation mechanisms, managing metadata, and maintaining schema consistency
• Building frameworks and tools that empower data producers to maintain high data quality while simplifying the workflows for data consumers
• Proactively monitoring and improving the performance of data workflows, reducing bottlenecks, and ensuring reliability at scale

 

You’ll be successful in this role if you have…     

• 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a related field
• Expertise in Python or Scala, and strong proficiency in SQL for data modeling and optimization
• Hands-on experience with cloud data warehouses like Snowflake, and knowledge of optimization strategies such as clustering and query tuning
• Familiarity with modern orchestration tools like Airflow or Dagster for managing complex workflows
• Experience with advanced data architectures, such as lakehouses, medallion architectures, and tools like Delta Lake or Iceberg tables
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable ETL pipelines using technologies like dbt for transformation and Databricks for large-scale processing
• Exposure to or interest in data platform concepts, such as building data contracts, governance frameworks, and validation tools
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an ability to balance innovation with practical implementation
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently to gather requirements and align cross-functional stakeholders
• Knowledge of cloud ecosystems, especially AWS, is a plus

 

Benefits:

• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• Unlimited PTO 
• 100% paid employee health benefit options
• Employer funded 401(k) match
• Corporate wellness programs with Headspace and Peloton
• Sabbatical leave (for employees with 5+ years of service)
• Competitive parental leave
• Cell phone reimbursement
• In office perks including:
• Catered lunch everyday along with snacks
• Commuter Benefits
• Convenient Soho location
• Great Place to Work Certified

Zocdoc is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Salary ranges are determined through alignment with market data. Base salary offered is determined by a number of factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skills. Certain positions are also eligible for variable pay and/or equity; your recruiter will discuss the full compensation package details.NYC Base Salary Range$149,000—$210,000 USD

About us
Zocdoc is the country’s leading digital health marketplace that helps patients easily find and book the care they need. Each month, millions of patients use our free service to find nearby, in-network providers, compare choices based on verified patient reviews, and instantly book in-person or video visits online. Providers participate in Zocdoc’s Marketplace to reach new patients to grow their practice, fill their last-minute openings, and deliver a better healthcare experience. Founded in 2007 with a mission to give power to the patient, our work each day in pursuit of that mission is guided by our six core values. Zocdoc is a private company backed by some of the world’s leading investors, and we believe we’re still only scratching the surface of what we plan to accomplish. 

Zocdoc is a mission-driven organization dedicated to building teams as diverse as the patients and providers we aim to serve. In the spirit of one of our core values - Together, Not Alone, we are a company that prides itself on being highly collaborative, and we believe that diverse perspectives, experiences and contributors make our community and our platform better.  We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Applicants are considered for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable laws.

Job Applicant Privacy Notice