Engineering Manager, Data Engineering

Garner’s mission is to transform the healthcare economy, delivering high-quality and affordable care for all. 

We are fundamentally reimagining how healthcare works in the U.S. by partnering with employers to redesign healthcare benefits using clear incentives and powerful, data-driven insights. Our approach guides employees to higher-quality, lower-cost care, creating a system that works better for everyone. Patients achieve better health outcomes, employers spend healthcare dollars more effectively, and physicians are rewarded for delivering exceptional care rather than performing more procedures. 

Garner is one of the fastest-growing healthcare technology companies in the country. Our products are trusted by the most sophisticated employers and providers in the industry, and we are building a team of talented, mission-driven individuals who are motivated to make a meaningful impact on healthcare at scale.

About the role:

We are seeking an exceptional Engineering Manager to join and lead the team responsible for the systems that generate Garner’s national healthcare provider rankings. This role reports to the VP of Health Intelligence Engineering. The ideal candidate for this role should have a high sense of ownership, be comfortable mentoring engineers of all levels, have experience with distributed systems, and be able to reliably deliver complex technical solutions. 

Where you will work:

This role will be based in our New York City office. You must be willing to work in the office 3 days per week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

What you will do:

• Provide technical leadership and deliver new features aligned with Garner’s strategic objectives
• Own and manage the core systems responsible for generating provider rankings
• Maintain high standards of quality while driving efficient, timely delivery
• Balance the development of new capabilities with the need to scale and optimize existing systems
• Collaborate across disciplines by identifying bottlenecks and risks, proposing mitigation, and communicating tradeoffs
• Champion user data privacy and security across all data initiatives 
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture through hands-on leadership, mentorship, and talent development

The ideal candidate has:

• 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience, with a focus on Big Data and distributed systems
• 1+ years of managing engineering teams, with a track record of building and mentoring high performing teams
• Expertise with batch data processing frameworks such as Hadoop, Spark, EMR, etc. 
• Proficiency with Big Data technologies such as Argo, Apache iceberg, AWS glue, Spark, Metaflow, DBT, and Soda
• Exhibits strong ownership and a proactive mindset, with a proven ability to translate complex business needs into scalable, actionable technical roadmaps
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in dynamic, fast-paced startup environments, with a hands-on approach and a strong commitment to organizational success
• Preference for managing healthcare data standards (e.g. HIPAA, EDI)
• A desire to be a part of our mission to improve the U.S. healthcare system
• A desire to be a part of a high-performing, mission-driven team that operates with intense urgency, a strong sense of individual accountability, and a commitment to authentic feedback

Technologies we use: 

• Python, TypeScript, React, NodeJS, Kubernetes, Istio, Postgres, ElasticSearch, NATS, AWS, Terraform

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company in a transformative role, helping shape the future of healthcare.

Compensation Transparency:

The target salary range for this position is: $240,000 - $275,000. Individual compensation for this role will depend on various factors, including qualifications, skills, and applicable laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to participate in our equity incentive and competitive benefits plans, including but not limited to: flexible PTO, Medical/Dental/Vision plan options, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, Teladoc Health and more.