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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 7 days SmithRx's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of SmithRx's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SmithRx
- high 18 stale, 0 reposted of 37 open
- Hiring momentum
- 66 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SmithRx's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SmithRx.
About this role
As a Senior Staff Data Engineer at SmithRx, you will be responsible for defining the technical vision and strategy for data engineering, designing ecosystems across multiple data pipelines, and driving engineering excellence. Your role will involve delivering scalable features, managing data quality and governance, and influencing cross-functional teams while mentoring other engineers. You will leverage tools like Airflow and DBT, and programming languages such as Python and SQL to transform data into actionable insights for the Pharmacy Benefits Management sector.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SmithRx as an employer.
What you need
- 8+ years of industrial experience in data engineering with an advanced degree or 12+ years with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Demonstrated mastery of data modeling concepts, database design principles, and data warehouse technologies (e.g., Snowflake) through production-grade implementations
- Strong skills in PySpark, SQL, and Python
- Hands-on experience with leading ETL tools and frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, dbt)
- In-depth experience managing the entire data lifecycle, with direct responsibility for the development, implementation, and production release of complex data processing solutions utilizing distributed systems
- A proven track record of making decisions optimized for the wider engineering organization rather than locally optimal outcomes, especially in environments with significant ambiguity.
Nice to have
- Experience in modern object-oriented or compiled languages such as C#/C++, Go, Java, or Scala
- Start-up and healthcare experience is highly desirable.
What you get
- Highly competitive wellness benefits including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Discretionary Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Company Holidays
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work policy beyond the location being remote
- Salary ranges are dependent on location and experience, which may lead to variability in compensation
- The role involves significant leadership and influence across teams, which may require navigating complex organizational dynamics.
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Listed by SmithRx on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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