Software Engineer ll, Data Platform

Opportunity Overview

Remote‑first role that may require travel to Boston, MA for new hire onboarding and occasional in‑person team meetings and company events.

We’re seeking a Software Engineer ll to join our Data Platform team and contribute to building scalable, reliable, and governed data pipelines that power analytics, operations, and clinical intelligence across Cohere Health. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working collaboratively across engineering and analytics teams and takes pride in delivering clean, well‑documented, and production‑ready data solutions.

What you’ll do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines for ingesting, transforming, and curating data from internal and external sources.
• Implement and enforce schema validation, data quality checks, and job monitoring to ensure trustworthy data outputs.
• Collaborate with analytics engineers, architects, and product partners to define technical requirements and deliver data products that meet business needs.
• Write clean, testable code in Python and SQL, following best practices in version control, CI/CD, and documentation.
• Optimize and monitor production workflows using tools such as Airflow, dbt, Athena, EMR, Kafka, and Iceberg/Parquet.
• Participate in on‑call rotations to support critical platform jobs and minimize operational disruptions.
• Contribute to a culture of engineering excellence through code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing.

What you’ll need

• 2‑3 years of experience in data engineering or software development with a strong focus on data infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline—or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience applying software engineering principles to data workflows.
• Track record of building and maintaining production‑grade systems using APIs.
• Experience working with cloud‑native data tools such as Airflow, dbt, AWS (EMR, Athena, S3), and modern table formats (e.g., Iceberg, Parquet).
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non‑technical teams in a fast‑paced, agile environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a growth‑oriented mindset.
• Healthcare data experience (e.g., claims, clinical, EHR).
• Familiarity with streaming pipelines such as Kafka.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and observability practices for data systems.

Pay & Perks

Fully remote opportunity with about 5% travel.

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

401K retirement plan with company match; flexible spending and health savings account.

Flex Time Off + company holidays.

Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave.

Pet insurance.

The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $120,000 annually; as part of a total benefits package which includes health insurance, 401k and bonus. In accordance with state applicable laws, Cohere is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Individual pay decisions are ultimately based on a number of factors, including but not limited to qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and internal alignment.

Interview Process

1. Connect with Talent Acquisition for a Preliminary Phone Screening.
2. Meet your Hiring Manager!
3. Live Design.
4. Project Overview with Team.
5. Cross‑Functional.

*Subject to change

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cohere Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. To us, it’s personal.