Senior Data Engineer

As a Senior Data Engineer at Headspace, you will help build the modern data platform that powers personalized, ethical, and scalable mental health support for millions of members. In this role, you will design and implement robust data pipelines, partner closely with analytics, data science, and engineering teams, and help create a secure, compliant, and privacy-focused data foundation. This is an opportunity to do high-impact work at the intersection of data, innovation, and mission-enabling smarter decisions, better member experiences, and the future of personalized mental health care.

What you will do:

• Contribute to architecture and implement robust data pipelines to ingest, aggregate, and index diverse data sources into the organization's data lake
• Drive the creation of a secure, compliant, and privacy-focused data warehousing solution tailored to meet the healthcare industry's stringent requirements
• Partner with the data analytics team to deliver a data platform that supports accurate, actionable reporting on key business metrics
• Collaborate with the data science and machine learning teams to build tools and capabilities that foster rapid experimentation and innovation
• Support peers and champion a culture that values data as a strategic asset across the organization

Do you have experience in Tooling?, * 4+ years of proven success designing and implementing large-scale data systems

• Strong understanding of core python, its tooling (pip, poetry, popular frameworks like pytest or pydantic)
• Strong pyspark experience (dataframe API) and understanding of internal architecture and optimization techniques
• Existing experience with Databricks is preferred or experience with Redshift and/or Snowflake
• Demonstrated expertise in architectural patterns for building high-volume ETL pipelines
• Experience with data modelling, Medallion architecture, pipeline design, metrics calculation and technical documentation
• Exceptional oral and written communication abilities, facilitating effective cross-functional collaboration
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in deployment and infrastructure management using Terraform is a plus
• Prior experience implementing governance, privacy, and security frameworks across a data platform
• Familiarity with the complexities of PII/PHI data, HIPAA, and biometrics data
• Experience migrating or working with DBT for transformations, documentation, and lineage tracking
• Experience in developing AI-ready architecture, such as creating semantic layers that standardize business logic for Agentic AI enablement

Location: This role is open to candidates across the US, with preferred locations in San Francisco, CA (hybrid), New York City, NY (remote), and Seattle, WA (remote). Candidates must permanently reside in the US full-time.

If your primary residence is in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, this role follows our hybrid model, with 3 days per week in office to support in-person collaboration. Your recruiter will share more details.

3.33.3 out of 5 stars New York, NY Remote $122,400 - $195,500 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Parental leave
• Health insurance, The anticipated new hire base salary range for this full-time position is $122,400-170,000 + equity + benefits.

For candidates based in San Francisco, New York City, or Seattle, a separate salary range of $156,400-$195,500 applies, consistent with our location-based compensation philosophy.

Our salary ranges are based on the job, level, and location, and reflect the lowest to highest geographic markets where we are hiring for this role within the United States. Within this range, individual compensation is determined by a candidate's location as well as a range of factors including but not limited to: unique relevant experience, job-related skills, and education or training. Your recruiter will provide more details on the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

At Headspace, base salary is but one component of our Total Rewards package. We're proud of our robust package inclusive of: base salary, stock awards, comprehensive healthcare coverage, monthly wellness stipend, retirement savings match, lifetime Headspace membership, generous parental leave, and more. Additional details about our Total Rewards package will be provided during the recruitment process.

About Headspace

Headspace exists to provide every person access to lifelong mental health support. We combine evidence-based content, clinical care, and innovative technology to help millions of members around the world get support that's effective, personalized, and truly accessible whenever and wherever they need it.

At Headspace, our values aren't just what we believe, they're how we work, grow, and make an impact together. We live them daily: Make the Mission Matter, Iterate to Great, Own the Outcome, and Connect with Courage. These values shape our decisions, guide our collaborations, and define our culture. They're our shared commitment to building a more connected, human-centered team-one that's redefining how mental health care supports people today and for generations to come.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• A mission that matters-with impact you can see and feel
• A culture that's collaborative, inclusive, and grounded in our values
• The chance to shape what mental health care looks like next
• Competitive pay and benefits that support your whole self

How we feel about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:

Headspace is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together.