Current openings at Pedestal Health

At Pedestal Health, our mission is driven by a deep commitment to people—whether it’s the patients we serve, the partners we collaborate with, or the dedicated team members who power our work. As a purpose-driven organization, we leverage real-world data to advance clinical research and inform better healthcare decisions. We foster a collaborative environment where every voice is heard, every idea has an impact, and every contribution helps improve lives. If you're seeking a place where your work truly matters, join us to advance science.  We are seeking a talented Data Engineer to join our Technology team. In this role, you will develop, create, and modify computer application software and databases to drive operational efficiency and improve business processes. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to analyze user needs, design custom software solutions, and implement scalable, reliable applications that support Pedestal Health’s mission. What You’ll Do Design and implement data pipelines and software solutions that promote operational efficiency and scalability. Analyze business requirements and work with stakeholders to translate needs into technical solutions. Write clean, maintainable code primarily in Python, with a strong emphasis on SQL for data manipulation and transformation. Support and optimize cloud-based data infrastructure (AWS preferred). Develop and modify databases to support internal applications. Collaborate with operations and product teams to support deployment, testing, and maintenance. Help troubleshoot production issues and contribute to ongoing improvement efforts. Stay up to date on relevant tools, technologies, and best practices. What You’ll Bring 3+ years of software development experience, ideally in data engineering, data platform development, or backend systems. Strong proficiency in SQL and Python. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and working in cloud-native environments. Familiarity with version control and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab, GitHub Actions). Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage tasks with moderate supervision. Nice to Have  Experience working with or developing machine learning pipelines or models. Exposure to Generative AI or LLM frameworks (e.g., Langchain, LangGraph). Knowledge of distributed computing concepts or tools (e.g., Spark, Dask). Background in healthcare, life sciences, or clinical data. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). If you are ready to be part of a team where your work truly matters - where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported and your contributions help shape the future of healthcare, Pedestal Health is the place for you. We’re building something meaningful together, and we’d love for you to be a part of it.  What we offer you Hybrid work — 3 days/week in our brand-new office! Comprehensive health, dental, and vision for you and your family 401(k) with company match Generous PTO and company holidays Paid parental leave  Hybrid role: Located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

At Pedestal Health, our mission is driven by a deep commitment to people, whether it’s the patients we serve, the partners we collaborate with, or the dedicated team members who power our work. As a purpose-driven organization, we leverage real-world data to advance clinical research and inform better healthcare decisions. We foster a collaborative environment where every voice is heard, every idea has an impact, and every contribution helps improve lives. If you're seeking a place where your work truly matters, join us to advance science. Overview We are seeking a Principal to join Pedestal Health’s Quantitative Sciences (QS) organization. In this role, you will help shape how we design, execute, and communicate real-world clinical studies using Pedestal's data. This is a highly cross-functional and client-facing role. You will bring strong analytical and scientific expertise, paired with the ability to apply the right level of methodological rigor for the question at hand, balancing credibility, practicality, and clarity. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure analyses are scientifically sound, clearly communicated, and aligned with real-world use cases. You will serve as a key representative of Pedestal’s scientific capabilities, engaging directly with pharmaceutical and biotech partners, supporting client discussions, and helping translate complex analytical approaches into clear, actionable insights. What You’ll Do Applied Methodology and Study Design You will ensure that Pedestal’s analyses are scientifically rigorous, practical, and aligned with real-world use. Guide the design of observational studies using real-world data, including retrospective and prospective analyses Apply statistical and epidemiologic methods in a practical, fit-for-purpose way Develop and review study protocols and statistical analysis plans Ensure analyses are reproducible, interpretable, and aligned with regulatory and scientific expectations Partner with internal teams to translate research questions into practical analytic approaches Client-Facing Scientific Leadership You will serve as a key scientific voice in client and partner interactions. Participate in and lead client meetings to explain study design, methodology, and results Translate complex analytical concepts into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences Support business development efforts by helping communicate Pedestal’s scientific approach and data value Represent Pedestal in external settings, including conferences, scientific collaborations, and partner discussions Build trust with clients by providing thoughtful, pragmatic, and credible scientific guidance Cross-Functional Collaboration You will connect data, analytics, and business needs across the organization. Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Medical Science, Clinical Operations, and Commercial teams Help shape analytic strategies that align with both scientific goals and customer needs Provide guidance to the Quantitative Sciences team on study design and interpretation Mentor team members on balancing methodological rigor with practical execution Contribute to internal best practices for scalable, high-quality evidence generation What You’ll Bring PhD or MS in biostatistics, epidemiology, health economics, data science, or a related field 10+ years of experience working with real-world data (EMR, claims, registry, or clinical trial data) Strong foundation in observational study design and applied statistical methods; experience with real-world pragmatic clinical trial designs is a plus Demonstrated ability to apply methods pragmatically, selecting the right approach for the problem Willingness to engage directly with data and analyses as needed, with working knowledge of R and/or SQL to support exploratory work, validation, and collaboration with analytic teams Experience working directly with clients or external partners in life sciences or healthcare Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly Comfortable operating in client-facing settings, including meetings, presentations, and scientific discussions Strong collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams What we offer you Comprehensive health, dental, and vision for you and your family 401(k) with company match Generous PTO and company holidays Paid parental leave 

At Pedestal Health, our mission is driven by a deep commitment to people, the patients we serve, the partners we collaborate with, and the dedicated team members who power our work. As a purpose-driven organization, we leverage real-world data to advance clinical research and inform better healthcare decisions. We foster a collaborative environment where every voice is heard, every idea has an impact, and every contribution helps improve lives. If you're seeking a place where your work truly matters, join us to help advance science securely and responsibly. Overview Seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to secure internal infrastructure, cloud services, deployment tooling, and development workflows Lead design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure, scalable production platforms Embed security across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) Partner closely with engineering, infrastructure, and application teams What You’ll Do Perform advanced vulnerability assessments across cloud, infrastructure, and application platforms Partner with application owners to prioritize and drive remediation efforts Design, implement, and optimize secure CI/CD pipelines and deployment tooling Integrate security into the SDLC (code scanning, secrets management, policy enforcement) Apply best practices for system hardening, configuration management, IAM, and least-privilege access Define and evolve security controls, standards, and guardrails across the organization Leverage modern cloud and DevOps technologies to build secure, scalable infrastructure Lead and support security incident response, including root cause analysis and long-term remediation Mentor engineers and promote a strong security-first culture Develop and maintain security documentation, runbooks, and internal knowledge sharing What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 5+ years of experience in security engineering, DevSecOps, or infrastructure security Hands-on experience securing cloud platforms (AWS preferred) at scale Experience securing CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Chef, Puppet, Ansible, or Salt) Solid networking fundamentals (VPCs, ACLs, subnets, DNS, routing, segmentation) Experience with Linux systems and relational databases (PostgreSQL) Proficiency in at least one scripting language and Git-based workflows Experience with security tooling (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, secrets management) Strong collaboration skills in distributed teams Clear communication, ownership mindset, and strong problem-solving abilities   Nice to Have Experience in regulated environments (healthcare, life sciences, or similar) Advanced networking and cloud security experience (firewalls, zero-trust architectures) Familiarity with CSPM tools (Wiz, Rapid7, or similar) Kubernetes security and runtime protection experience Experience with Jira and Confluence CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, or similar certifications If you’re excited to help protect systems that support meaningful healthcare research, where your expertise directly contributes to trust, compliance, and patient impact, Pedestal Health is the place for you. We’re building something important together, and we’d love for you to be a part of it. What We Offer You Hybrid work — 3 days/week in our brand-new office! Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family 401(k) with company match Generous PTO and company holidays Paid parental leave Hybrid role: Located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina