We're looking for a Director of Engineering to lead our Data Products pillar, serving as the technical engine for Counterpart Health's (CPH) clinical-data foundation. You will own the technical strategy and execution for the Data Products roadmap-encompassing clinical data ingestion, canonical data modeling, and ingestion scalability-while building scalable, reusable data capabilities that serve as a foundational platform for driving clinical insight generation. You will own the technical strategy for our Data Products platform-ensuring our clinical data foundations (using standards like FHIR, LOINC, and RxNorm) effectively drive business outcomes. You will serve as a critical leader and partner to the VP of Engineering and cross-functional leaders in Product, Data Science, and Design.
As a Director of Engineering, Data Products, you will:- Own the Data Products technical roadmap, canonical data modeling, and ingestion scalability.
- Manage and optimize the clinical data ingestion pipeline.
- Oversee the scaling of customer data onboarding processes and the continuous improvement of data hygiene, canonical storage standards, and observability and monitoring of the data pipelines.
- Enable shared funnel visibility across the organization and support the development of a robust enterprise reporting framework.
- Drive the adoption of an AI-powered Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), leveraging AI tools to accelerate coding, testing, and deployment processes while maintaining stringent code quality and security standards.
Success in this role looks like: - Successfully achieving improved clinical data coverage and freshness targets across all patient populations.
- Predictable and repeatable multi-customer scaling with standardized playbooks for rapid data readiness.
- Broad adoption of the Data Products platform and its capabilities
- Data infrastructure is robust, stable, and serves as a reliable source of truth during rapid organizational growth and customer expansion.
You should get in touch if:- You possess 10+ years of engineering experience with a deep focus on building high-scale data platforms, distributed systems, and interoperability standards (e.g., FHIR, CCDA).
- Proven track record in managing and scaling engineering teams that handle data-heavy workloads and complex clinical data pipelines.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams of engineers to deliver complex software in regulated environments.
- Experience implementing and scaling AI-assisted development workflows (e.g., AI code assistants, automated testing, or AI-driven SDLC) to improve engineering productivity.
- Demonstrated experience building and managing engineering systems in highly regulated healthcare environments, with a strong operational understanding of HIPAA and SOC 2 compliance requirements.
- Passionate about the healthcare sector and committed to utilizing technical expertise to drive meaningful improvements in patient outcomes.
- Deeply familiar with the inherent complexities and lack of standardization in clinical datasets, with a proactive focus on enhancing data integrity.
- Motivated by intricate technical challenges and dedicated to architecting pragmatic, high-quality engineering solutions through continuous intellectual exploration.
- Thrives in dynamic, high-growth environments, demonstrating the ability to navigate ambiguity and align technical priorities with overarching strategic objectives.
- Action-oriented leader who assumes full ownership of system sustainability, willing to address operational gaps to ensure the team achieves its delivery milestones.
Engineering Leadership Skills:- Proven track record of directly hiring, mentoring, and developing engineering managers, Tech Leads (TLs), and Principal Engineers (PELs).
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate a high-performance engineering culture focused on velocity, quality, and psychological safety.
- Experience leading organizational change, including structural re-orgs and process evolution.
- Strong proficiency in strategic resource allocation, capacity planning, and managing technical debt in a fast-paced product environment.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical constraints into clear, actionable business strategies (e.g., impact on HEDIS/RADV outcomes) for non-technical leadership.
Benefits Overview:
- Financial Well-Being: Our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent begins with a competitive base salary and equity opportunities. Additionally, we offer a performance-based bonus program and regular compensation reviews to recognize and reward exceptional contributions.
- Physical Well-Being: We prioritize the health and well-being of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive group medical coverage that include coverage for hospitalization, outpatient care, optical services, and dental benefits.
- Mental Well-Being: We understand the importance of mental health in fostering productivity and maintaining work-life balance. To support this, we offer initiatives such as No-Meeting Fridays, company holidays, access to mental health resources, and a generous annual leave policy. Additionally, we embrace a remote-first culture that supports collaboration and flexibility, allowing our team members to thrive from any location.
- Professional Development: We are committed to developing our talent professionally. We offer learning programs, mentorship, professional development funding, and regular performance feedback and reviews.
Additional Perks:
- Reimbursement for office setup expenses
- Monthly cell phone & internet stipend
- Flexibility to work from home, enabling collaboration with global teams
- Paid parental leave for all new parents
- And much more!
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Final pay is based on several factors including but not limited to internal equity, market data, and the applicant's education, work experience, certifications, etc.
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is:
$223,100-$290,000 USD
