Sr. Data Engineer

Akido builds AI-powered doctors. Akido is the first AI-native care provider, combining cutting-edge technology with a nationwide medical network to address America’s physician shortage and make exceptional healthcare universal. Its AI empowers doctors to deliver faster, more accurate, and more compassionate care.

Serving 500K+ patients across California, Rhode Island, and New York, Akido offers primary and specialty care in 26 specialties—from serving unhoused communities in Los Angeles to ride-share drivers in New York.

Founded in 2015 (YC W15), Akido is expanding its risk-bearing care models and scaling ScopeAI, its breakthrough clinical AI platform. Read more about Akido’s $60M Series B. More info at Akidolabs.com.

The Opportunity

Akido is hiring a Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and own our modern data platform. 

What you’ll do 

• Design, build, and own data pipelines using DBT, Airflow, and Snowflake 

• Lead architectural design sessions for the modern data stack, focusing on solutions that seamlessly integrate with our technology stack, which encompasses Snowflake, Airflow, DBT, and AWS data services 

• Work with our data science and product management teams to design, rapidly prototype, and productize new data product ideas and capabilities 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, data science, and engineering leadership 

• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and distribute knowledge 
• Mentor teammates and contribute to a culture of continuous learning 

Who you are 

• Minimum 5 years of professional software engineering experience; bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) 

• 4+ years of experience in a data engineering role with deep exposure to modern data stacks including (or similar): Snowflake, Airflow, DBT, and AWS data services.  

• Expertise in applying Python and SQL to execute complex data operations, customize ETL/ELT processes, and perform advanced data transformations across the platform 

• Experience partnering with analytics and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable data solutions 

• Strong experience with version control systems (GitHub, GitLab) 

• Demonstrated ability to effectively leverage AI coding agents (such as Cursor or Copilot) while maintaining high standards for code quality, security, and correctness 

• Top notch communication skills 

• A mission-oriented mindset and a strong desire to continuously learn and improve 

• AWS environment familiarity  

Preferred Qualifications/Skills 

• Kafka, Sigma, and working with healthcare data 

• Expertise in establishing data quality assurance frameworks 

• Hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure and data services
• Hands-on experience integrating external and internal systems via REST APIs, including ingesting and transforming JSON-based payloads at scale 

Benefits 

• Stock-options package
• Health benefits include medical, dental and vision
• 401K
• Long-term disability
• Unlimited PTO
• Life insurance
• Paid Leave Program

Akido Labs, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to contact us about appropriate employment opportunities.