
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Komodo Health · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $176,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Build and operate AWS cloud infrastructure.
- Solve infrastructure reliability and cost challenges.
- Automate processes using IaC and CI/CD.
- Leverage AI tools in daily workflows.
- Collaborate on critical healthcare data initiatives.
About the role
About Komodo Health
We Breathe Life Into Data. At Komodo Health, our mission is to reduce the global burden of disease. We believe that smarter use of data is essential to this mission. That’s why we built the Healthcare Map — the industry’s largest, most complete, precise view of the U.S. healthcare system — by combining de-identified, real-world patient data with innovative algorithms and decades of clinical experience. The Healthcare Map serves as our foundation for a powerful suite of software applications, helping us answer healthcare’s most complex questions for our partners. Across the healthcare ecosystem, we’re helping our clients unlock critical insights to track detailed patient behaviors and treatment patterns, identify gaps in care, address unmet patient needs, and reduce the global burden of disease.
As we pursue these goals, it remains essential to us that we stay grounded in our values: be awesome, seek growth, deliver “wow,” and enjoy the ride. At Komodo, you will be joining a team of ambitious, supportive Dragons with diverse backgrounds but a shared passion to deliver on our mission to reduce the burden of disease — and enjoy the journey along the way.
The Opportunity At Komodo Health
Komodo aims to build the best healthcare data architecture in the industry. We are rapidly growing and expanding our infrastructure stack and adopting SRE best practices. You will be joining the Platform team. We build, operate, and constantly improve our infrastructure offerings for 150+ client organizations. The team achieves our business goals by adopting best infrastructure practices and leveraging 100% automation to scale our product offerings and reduce costs. You will work with passionate team members across the country, and to accomplish our goal: reduce the burden of disease.
Your First 12 Months
- Develop a deep understanding of Platform and Platform customers.
- Build and operate cloud infrastructure (AWS) based on customer requirements.
- Solve development and deployment challenges for highly reliable, maintainable, and cost-effective infrastructure.
- Participate in the rollout of new features with solution architects, forward-deployed engineers, and customer success teams.
- Lead improvements in data infrastructure, pipeline automation, codebase quality, and data quality.
- Design, architect, and implement systems for supporting data processing tasks (metadata, configuration, data pipeline inputs).
- Develop and contribute to monitoring and alerting systems for Platform infrastructure.
- Harden infrastructure security, including network, storage, and user access.
- Respond to and resolve key customer-reported issues in a timely manner.
- Participate in an on-call rotation.
- Spearhead the adoption of AI-driven development workflows, integrating LLM-based tools into the SDLC.
What You Bring To Komodo Health (required)
- Engineering Excellence: Proficiency in Python, deep technical troubleshooting skills, and extensive experience building backend APIs and microservices.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Expert-level knowledge of AWS core services and ability to architect scalable solutions.
- Infrastructure as Code & CI/CD: Proficiency in Terraform/Scalr and experience building robust CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
- Networking & Connectivity: Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (subnets, CIDR, VPCs).
- Big Data Frameworks: Knowledge of big-data tools and workflow orchestrators (Snowflake, Databricks, Airflow, Temporal).
- AI & Productivity: Ability to leverage AI tools (Gemini, ChatGPT, Cursor) to streamline workflows.
- Leadership & Collaboration: Proactive team player with excellent cross-team communication skills and a proven track record of driving complex projects.
Additional Skills & Experience (nice to have)
- Experience with AWS and AWS Cloud Infrastructure certification.
- Knowledge of data privacy concerns (HIPAA, GDPR).
- Experience working with cross-functional and customer-facing teams.
- Passion for our mission and technology.
- Ownership and accountability.
- Expertise in at least one area with a willingness to learn and share knowledge.
Compensation and Benefits
The pay range for this position reflects minimum and maximum annual base pay within the US. Komodo Health considers job-related skills, experience, location, training, certifications, business needs, and market demands when determining compensation. Bonuses and equity may be available. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible time off; 401(k) with company match; disability and life insurance; and leaves of absence.
San Francisco Bay Area And New York City: $176,000—$210,000 USD
All Other US Locations: $153,000—$190,000 USD
Komodo's AI Standard
At Komodo, we're leading the AI revolution in healthcare. AI is foundational, not optional. We expect every team member to integrate AI into their daily work to summarize documents, automate workflows, and uncover insights. This drives efficiency, builds trust in AI, and contributes to our collective success.
Where You’ll Work
Komodo Health operates a hybrid work model with hubs in San Francisco, New York City, and Chicago. Some roles can be remote, others are region-specific, and some are hub-based. We build intentional in-office rhythms alongside flexibility. Expectations will be clear before you join.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Komodo Health provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. By submitting your application, you acknowledge reading and understanding Komodo Health’s Privacy Notice for Employees and Contractors.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Infrastructure Engineer
- Python
- AWS
- Terraform
- CI/CD
- GitHub Actions
- Networking
- Big Data
- Snowflake
- Databricks
- Airflow
- AI
- LLM
- SRE
Skills & topics
- Senior Infrastructure Engineer
- Python
- AWS
- Terraform
- CI/CD
- GitHub Actions
- Networking
- Big Data
- Snowflake
- Databricks
- Airflow
- AI
- LLM
- SRE
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Backend API
- Microservices
- Healthcare Data
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Python, AWS, Terraform, and CI/CD experience.
- Showcase AI proficiency: Detail your experience using AI tools in development.
- Emphasize collaboration: Provide examples of cross-team project success.
- Demonstrate ownership: Illustrate your ability to drive projects to completion.
- Research Komodo's mission: Understand their goal to reduce disease burden.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary mission of Komodo Health?
- Komodo Health's primary mission is to reduce the global burden of disease by leveraging data and technology to provide a comprehensive view of the U.S. healthcare system.
- What are the core technologies used by the Platform team at Komodo Health?
- The Platform team heavily utilizes AWS for cloud infrastructure, Python for backend development, Terraform for Infrastructure as Code, GitHub Actions for CI/CD, and various big data frameworks like Snowflake and Databricks. AI tools are also integral to their workflows.
- What is Komodo Health's stance on AI integration for engineers?
- Komodo Health views AI as foundational, not optional. They expect all team members, including Senior Infrastructure Engineers, to integrate AI tools like Gemini, ChatGPT, or Cursor into their daily work to enhance productivity and accelerate feature delivery.
- How does Komodo Health approach work-life balance and flexibility?
- Komodo Health employs a hybrid work model, offering flexibility while maintaining intentional in-office rhythms for hub-based employees. Clear expectations regarding work arrangements are established before joining.
- What are the salary ranges for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer at Komodo Health in the US?
- For San Francisco Bay Area and New York City, the annual base pay ranges from $176,000 to $210,000 USD. For all other US locations, the range is $153,000 to $190,000 USD. This is in addition to potential bonuses, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
- Does Komodo Health offer opportunities for professional growth?
- Yes, Komodo Health values 'seek growth' as a core value. The role encourages developing a deep understanding of the platform, solving complex challenges, and contributing to new feature rollouts, all of which contribute to professional development.
- What specific benefits does Komodo Health provide to its employees?
- Komodo Health offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible time off and holidays; a 401(k) with company match; disability and life insurance; and leaves of absence.
- Is experience with big data tools a requirement for the Senior Infrastructure Engineer role?
- While not strictly required, knowledge with big-data tools and workflow orchestrators such as Snowflake, Databricks, Airflow, and Temporal is a significant plus and is listed under 'required' skills, indicating its importance.