Principal Data Engineer, SmithRx
Next-generation pharmacy benefits
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Next-generation pharmacy benefits
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
201-500 employees
Company mission
To reduce the complexity and costs of pharmacy benefits with a cleaner business approach and the industry’s most advanced and flexible technology platform.
Role
Who you are
- As we continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced Principal Data Engineer with expertise in data engineering and AI/ML
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, with 15+ years of experience in data engineering, data science, or a similar role
- Strong expertise in data architecture, database design, and optimization, with experience in OLTP, OLAP, NoSQL, and cloud-based data warehouses (e.g., AWS Snowflake, PostgresDB, DymanoDB, etc )
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and tools like Spark, PySpark, Airflow, DBT, Snowflake, Cortext, OpenAI, and Terraform
- Proven experience architecting and designing AI/ML initiatives with a deep understanding of AI/ML algorithms and frameworks. Nice to have - experience in developing and deploying ML models in production
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle evolving requirements and ambiguous challenges
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
What the job involves
- SmithRx is leading the transformation of pharmacy benefit management (PBM) with a cutting-edge platform that delivers real-time insights, cost efficiencies, and exceptional customer experiences
- In this key role, you will take ownership of driving innovation and leading the technology strategy for modern data platforms across data warehouse, tooling, integrations, and AI/ML. You will collaborate with cross-functional leaders to deliver impactful data solutions that directly influence our business outcomes
- Lead the design and development of robust data architectures that support scalable, secure, and efficient data pipelines
- Architect, develop an enterprise data warehouse (EDW) and tooling that encompasses design patterns to scale and expand through integrations and automation of ETL/ELT pipelines as well as analytic layer to scale reporting and insights
- Develop strategies across the entire AI/ML project lifecycle. This includes seamless integration with data platforms, spanning from problem definition and data preparation to model deployment and performance monitoring
- Drive innovation by evaluating and implementing new technologies and tools that enhance our data platform’s capabilities
- Drive excellence and standardization e.g. Optimize the performance of database systems, ensuring best practices in data security, access control, and compliance
- Ensure data quality, lineage, and resilience across production environments including monitoring, alerting, and recovery mechanisms to ensure 99% uptime and quick resolution of data pipeline issues
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to team members, establishing and enforcing best practices in data engineering and data science
- Influence and Collaborate with cross-functional teams & leadership, including product managers, engineers, data analysts, and business stakeholders
Our take
PBMs (Pharmacy Benefit Managers) save payers and patients 40% to 50% on prescription drug and related medical costs in the US, compared to what they would spend without them. It’s generally accepted, though, that PBMs are working for profit and not solely on the customers benefit.
SmithRx is a company looking to reduce complications in the current system with its innovative PBM structure. It uses its cloud-based technology to present the most cost effective options transparently to self-insured businesses, supporting them in getting the lowest cost drugs they can, as well as making the transition to these alternatives seamless.
It does this by partnering with innovative drug companies, as well as applying coupons and making use of available savings and assistance programs. As the company does not take economics from the supply chain, it is able to work for its customers with no hidden agendas. Having recently secured funding, the company is looking towards continued growth as well as pursuing leadership in the sector.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jan 2024
$60m
SERIES C
Mar 2022
$20m
SERIES B
Total funding: $97.5m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive wellness benefits including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental and Vision. We pay up to 90% for you and your family
- Fully paid life insurance and disability benefits
- Paid Parental Leave benefits
- Professional development, training and career growth opportunities
- Generous paid time off
Company values
- Operate With Integrity: Always operate with honesty and transparency so we earn the trust of our clients
- Courage To Transform: Demonstrate the courage needed to take on a broken industry and continuously improve what we offer to optimise health outcomes
- Together We Succeed: Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that values teamwork, respect, and open communication, and encourages creativity and diversity of thought
Company HQ
South Park, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
Jake Frenz
(CEO)Previously worked as Director of Plan Operations at CollectiveHealth and Project Director at Anthem Inc.
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