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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Solution Engineer - **Company:** RA Capital Management, L.P. - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Information Systems, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Dataspaces, Data Systems, Distributed Computing Environment, Python (Programming Language), Meta-Data Management, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Pyspark, Information Technology, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** May 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dbb511c116964595 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Spark?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, or a related technical field * 2-5 years of experience building data, analytics, or business intelligence solutions in a professional environment * Experience working with modern cloud-based data platforms and analytics tooling * Healthcare, biotechnology, life sciences, and/or financial services experience strongly preferred * Experience working in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments with multiple stakeholders * Ability to work in a hybrid environment in our Boston office, 2-3 days onsite per week * Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future, no transfers Technical Requirements * Strong proficiency in SQL and Python for analytics, data transformation, and pipeline development * Experience with PySpark and distributed data processing frameworks * Hands-on experience with Databricks, Snowflake, and AWS-based data infrastructure * Proficiency with BI and analytics platforms such as Sigma Computing and Dash Enterprise * Familiarity with orchestration, workflow automation, and lightweight ETL/ELT development * Strong understanding of data modeling, data quality, and data governance best practices * Curiosity and practical interest in applying AI, agents, and automation to data workflows and business problems * Experience building MVPs, proofs-of-concept, or rapidly iterating on technical solutions * Familiarity with APIs, integrations, and modern software engineering practices is a plus * Exposure to AI-assisted development tools and agentic workflows (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, MCPs, automation agents) strongly preferred, * Excellent English communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams * Strong problem-solving mindset with a high degree of curiosity and ownership * Ability to independently manage projects while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment * Comfortable navigating ambiguity and identifying practical, scalable solutions * Strong attention to detail in documentation, governance, and operational reliability ## Description As a Data Solutions Engineer, you'll play a critical role in shaping how data powers investment decisions across breakthrough biomedical and climate technologies. You'll work at the intersection of data engineering, analytics, AI-enabled workflows, and business strategy to build scalable solutions that transform complex datasets into actionable insights. In this role, you'll partner directly with investment, operations, and business teams to identify opportunities where data and automation can drive smarter decisions and operational efficiency. You'll design and deliver modern data solutions spanning analytics dashboards, cloud data platforms, lightweight pipelines, and AI-assisted workflows that support both strategic research and day-to-day business operations. You'll join a collaborative, technically ambitious environment where curiosity, experimentation, and ownership are highly valued - and where the systems you build directly contribute to funding innovations that can improve and extend human lives., * Design and deliver end-to-end data and analytics solutions, from initial concept and MVP through production deployment * Build dashboards and analytical applications that provide actionable insights to investment and business stakeholders * Develop and manage scalable data pipelines in partnership with the Data Engineering team, while independently owning lighter-weight workflows and integrations * Support and administer modern cloud data platforms including Databricks, Snowflake, Sigma Computing, and Dash Enterprise * Partner directly with business teams to identify data opportunities, gather requirements, scope projects, and translate business needs into technical implementations * Prototype and evaluate new AI-enabled workflows, agents, and automation techniques to improve data accessibility and operational efficiency * Apply and uphold data governance standards including data cataloging, metadata management, classification, and documentation best practices * Monitor platform performance, manage user access, and help optimize the reliability and scalability of our data ecosystem * Document technical processes, data models, and project outcomes to ensure maintainability and knowledge sharing across the organization * Contribute to a collaborative, mentorship-driven engineering culture focused on continuous improvement and technical excellence ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)