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Sr. Data Engineer (Remote)

RulaRemote - United StatesEngineering
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Salary
$152K - $186K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
29 Jun 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Rula is currently seeking a Sr. Data Engineer to join their engineering team on a full-time, remote basis within the United States, excluding Hawaii. This individual contributor position suits experienced professionals eager to build secure data systems that power AI applications in mental healthcare.

Role Overview

In this remote position, the Sr. Data Engineer enables analytics groups to utilize AI against internal data safely and compliantly. Partnering closely with product, marketing, and analytics departments, the professional in this role assesses data requirements and constructs scalable systems to deliver trusted data. The position involves establishing the standards, governance, and infrastructure needed for AI-driven experiences, directly influencing operational efficiency and decision-making at the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain systems that allow AI applications to access trusted data at scale.
Partner with product, marketing, and analytics teams to understand specific data needs.
Define governance standards, infrastructure, and policies that keep data secure, reliable, and user-friendly.
Translate business goals into solid technical designs and manage solutions from initial design through production deployment and operational support.
Implement strict data security, access control, and governance practices tailored for sensitive information.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a closely related discipline, featuring ownership of production-level data systems and pipelines.
Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python.
Demonstrated background in designing and sustaining scalable data platforms, models, and pipelines.
Proven ability to translate business objectives into technical solutions alongside both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Track record of independently driving projects from design phases all the way to production deployment and operational support.
Practical background in setting up data governance, security, or access control procedures for sensitive data.

Nice to Have

Background working with large language models (LLMs), semantic layers, model context protocols (MCPs), or related concepts.
Experience utilizing cloud-based data platforms such as AWS, Snowflake, Spark, Kafka, Iceberg, or similar tools.
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code platforms like Terraform.
Previous work inside regulated industries or environments governed by HIPAA.
Expertise in designing architectures that allow LLMs to securely access and reason over enterprise data.
Experience mentoring fellow engineers, shaping technical direction, and setting engineering benchmarks.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
AWS
Spark
Kafka
Snowflake
Terraform

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range of $152,000 to $186,000 USD.
100% remote work setting across eligible U.S. states.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, alongside FSA and HSA options.
Access to a 401(k) plan.
Generous time-off allotments featuring two company-wide shutdown weeks annually for self-care.
Paid parental leave covering all parents, including adoptive, fostering, birthing, and non-birthing parents.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Quarterly department stipends for team-building.
Employee resource groups and community networks.
New hire home office stipend plus a $50 monthly allowance for cell phone or internet costs.
Wellness at Rula program featuring year-round initiatives and a $50 monthly wellness stipend.

About the Company

Rula operates as a remote-first organization dedicated to transforming mental healthcare by treating the whole person rather than just symptoms. The company strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health through compassionate, evidence-based care and an inclusive culture grounded in diversity, equity, and belonging.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Rula careers page to submit their application for this remote position.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQLAWSSparkKafkaSnowflakeTerraform

Questions candidates ask

Is this job fully remote?

Yes, this position is 100% remote and open to candidates based in most U.S. states, with the exception of Hawaii.

What is the salary range for the Sr. Data Engineer role?

The annual salary ranges from $152,000 to $186,000 USD.

How many years of experience are required?

Applicants must have at least 4 years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a related field, including ownership of production data pipelines.

What technical skills are required?

Strong proficiency in Python and SQL is required, along with experience designing scalable data platforms and implementing data security practices.

What benefits does Rula offer to full-time employees?

Full-time employees receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health benefits, 401(k) access, paid parental leave, two company-wide shutdown weeks, home office and wellness stipends, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Rula careers page.

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