[Remote] Senior Data Engineer

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Foodsmart is the leading Foodcare platform in the U.S., built to deliver nutrition-driven healthcare at scale. The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for constructing and optimizing data pipeline architecture and collaborating with data scientists and analysts to facilitate data-related functionalities. Responsibilities Lead the optimization and scalability of data delivery pipelines, ensuring performance and reliability for cross-functional stakeholders Architect, build, and maintain robust, high-throughput data pipelines and infrastructure to support advanced analytics and machine learning Partner with data architects, data scientists, and analysts to design solutions that meet evolving data requirements and business objectives Establish best practices for data quality, governance, security, and compliance; implement automated frameworks for cleaning, validation, correction, and enrichment Drive continuous improvement in data engineering processes by identifying bottlenecks, reducing manual effort through automation, and advancing scalability standards Mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and influence broader data platform strategy Skills 6+ years of professional experience in data engineering, with a proven track record of leading large-scale, complex projects Deep expertise in modern cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery) Advanced SQL skills and strong experience with relational and columnar database systems Proficiency in data pipeline/workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, Dagster, Luigi) Solid programming background (Python, Scala, or Java) for data processing and automation Experience in backend development, with strong proficiency in TypeScript, Java, Python, Node.js, and SQL-based RDBMS such as PostgreSQL or MySQL Experience designing data models and schemas for both operational and analytical use cases Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, thriving in fast-paced, high-growth environments Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field Familiarity with healthcare data standards (FHIR, HL7) or other regulated data domains is a plus Master's degree preferred Benefits Remote-First Company Unlimited PTO Flexible & remote location Healthcare Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) 401k & bonus Registered Dietitian Services Company Overview Foodsmart provides a digital nutrition platform that uses personalized dietary recommendations to improve health outcomes. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http//www.foodsmart.com. Company H1B Sponsorship Foodsmart has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 2 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.