[Remote] Data Engineering Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SmarterDx is a company that builds clinical AI transforming how hospitals translate care into payment. They are seeking a Manager of Data Engineering to lead a high-performing team responsible for ingesting and operationalizing healthcare data while ensuring data quality and governance.ResponsibilitiesLead, coach, and develop a team of analytics engineers and/or data engineers with a focus on technical excellence, delivery velocity, and collaborative cultureEnsure on-time delivery of client data integrations by owning enterprise data model standards and maintaining consistent, governed data definitionsOversee client data pipelines using modern tooling (dbt, Airflow, Snowflake, AWS, Python) to ensure reliable operation and uptimeDrive client integration delivery speed by implementing automation, reusable patterns, and clear runbooks to directly optimize client onboarding timelinesEstablish and enforce SLOs/SLAs, instrument critical paths, and drive incident reduction via proactive monitoring, alerting, and post‑incident reviewsImplement comprehensive data quality and testing frameworks (schema, nullability, referential integrity, reconciliation) and lineage observabilityCollaborate cross‑functionally (Product, Clinical, Data Science, Engineering) to prioritize roadmaps, land measurable outcomes, and manage tradeoffsManage high-volume client integration requests, triaging and prioritizing tickets based on client impact, urgency, and business value while maintaining clear communication on resolution timelinesOwn daily operations rhythm including ticket review, resource allocation, escalation management, and stakeholder updates to ensure client integration commitments are metDrive operational metrics and reporting on integration delivery performance, ticket resolution times, and team capacity to identify bottlenecks and improve client outcomesSkills7+ years of data engineering experience, including leadership of engineers and outcomes (hiring, mentoring, performance, delivery)Deep experience with healthcare datasets: clinical, and/or billing/claims; familiarity with HL7/FHIR and interoperability patternsStrong SQL and data modeling expertise; proven track record building reliable ELT in dbt, Airflow, Snowflake, and PythonAn Operational excellence mindset that integrates SLOs/SLAs, on‑call/incident management, root‑cause analysis, and preventive improvementsDemonstrated ability to accelerate client data onboarding through automation, standardization, and repeatable integration patternsExcellent communication and stakeholder management; comfortable driving clarity and alignment across Product, Clinical, and technical partnersWillingness to roll up sleeves and contribute hands‑on to unblock the teamExperience at a scale‑up or rapid‑growth technology companyExperience leading product implementations and complex client data integrationsHands‑on interoperability experience (HL7, FHIR, CCD/C-CDA), EHR extract patterns, and healthcare data normalizationCertifications: Snowflake (SnowPro), AWS (Data Analytics or Solutions Architect), dbt, or healthcare data (CHDA/RHIA)BenefitsMedical, Dental & Vision – Comprehensive plans with leading insurance providers, covering 75% of your premiums, depending on the plan.Paid Parental Leave – Generous paid leave to support families through birth or adoption: Up to 12 weeks for parents.Remote-First Team – Work from anywhere in the U.S.Unlimited PTO & 10 Holidays – So you can relax and recharge.401(k) with Traditional & Roth Options – Tax-advantaged retirement savings through Fidelity with a 4% match.Minimal Bureaucracy – A fast-moving, high-impact environment where you can focus on what matters.Incredible Teammates! – Work alongside smart, supportive, and mission-driven colleagues.Company OverviewSmarterDx is a clinical AI company that develops automated pre-bill review technology to assist hospitals in analyzing patient discharges. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://smarterdx.com.