Senior Data Engineer, Talkspace
$146-180k
1-2 days a week in office
Online therapy platform
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Online therapy platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$146-180k
1-2 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make therapy and psychiatry more available and affordable.
Role
Who you are
- BA/BS in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Advanced degree preferred
- 4-6 years of experience in data engineering or related roles, with a strong track record of manipulating and managing large datasets using Python, AWS, and SQL
- Proven experience in designing, building, and optimizing data warehouses (Redshift) and strong expertise in data warehouse design and dimensional modeling
- Extensive experience with ETL/ELT processes and tools, particularly Airflow and DBT, for orchestrating complex data pipelines
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tool AWS CDK for managing cloud infrastructure and automating deployments
- Demonstrate ability to solve complex data challenges and deliver scalable data solutions in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on optimizing data processes for performance and efficiency
- Demonstrated experience in managing Google Looker
- Familiarity with Circle CI / Airflow or similar tools
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our Data Science team
- The Senior Data Engineer will lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance data architectures and models for both batch and streaming data processing
- This person will define and execute a strategic Data Engineering Roadmap that maximizes the value of the organization's data assets and ensures alignment with long-term business goals
- This involves managing ETL/ELT processes, optimizing database systems for performance and scalability, and driving continuous improvement in data engineering workflows
- The Senior Data Engineer also collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure that data solutions meet business needs and support data-driven decision-making across the organization
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and high-performance data architectures and models that support both batch and streaming data processing
- Define and drive the execution of a strategic Data Engineering Roadmap that unlocks the full potential of the organization's data assets, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives
- Own, enhance, and evolve critical datasets, including high-leverage streaming and batch data pipelines, along with the development of advanced data discovery, search experiences, and enterprise-wide reporting and data visualization tools
- Oversee complex data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL/ELT) processes from diverse sources, driving critical analyses, manipulating large datasets
- Spearhead the administration, tuning, and optimization of database systems to ensure robust performance, reliability, and scalability, with a focus on both existing and emerging data technologies
- Lead efforts to identify inefficiencies and potential areas for optimization in current data engineering processes, workflows, and technologies
- Drive the adoption of industry-leading best practices and cutting-edge tools to enhance operational efficiency, reduce technical debt, and scale data engineering capabilities across the organization
- Develop and maintain MLOps pipelines that automate the deployment, monitoring, and management of machine learning models in production
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Our take
Founded in 2012, Talkspace is an established name in the online therapy space, offering an appointment-free approach to mental health support. By providing unlimited access to a network of healthcare professionals, the platform delivers a cost-effective solution to underserved individuals in need of therapy, making mental health services more accessible.
Talkspace of course faces competition from other well-known brands like BetterHealth and Calmerry. But its IPO in 2021, and acquisition of relationship counselling platform Lasting, both showcase its solid presence in the space. It also continues to innovate, launching features such as Talkspace Engage which helps HR teams to foster workplace mental wellbeing.
In 2025, the company expanded its reach to 9.5 million military personnel and their families, further solidifying its commitment to making mental hearth care accessible to all. It was announced in 2026 that Talkspace will be acquired by Universal Health, a deal that is expected to close later in the year and that we will have to wait for more details on.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
12% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 10 rounds)
Nov 2021
$3m
GRANT
Jan 2021
$2.1m
GRANT
Total funding: $115m
Company benefits
- Health: You’ll get comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan coverage from day one
- Retirement: You’ll receive a 401k retirement savings program with company-matching
- Equity: You’ll also receive equity as part of your package
- Wellness: Enjoy a monthly wellness stipend for your own wellbeing
- Flexible time off: You'll have access to flexible PTO
- Mental health: You’ll receive access to all Talkspace products, including therapy and psychiatry
Company HQ
Murray Hill, New York, NY
Leadership
Jon Cohen, M.D.
(CEO)Joined Talkspace in 2022 as CEO. Prior to this, they were Executive Chairman/CEO at BioReference Laboratories, SVP and Chief Medical Officer at Quest Diagnostics, Senior Advisor to Gov. David Patterson at the New York State Executive Chamber and Chief Medical Officer at Northwell Health.
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