About Lyra HealthLyra Health is a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally in partnership with employers and more than 100 million through health plan and partner relationships. The company has delivered more than 15 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 35 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions.About the Role: We are looking for an exceptional Sr. Data Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of mental health care. We care deeply about making a difference in people's lives, and we hope that you do too!At Lyra Health, data is not just a byproduct of the business, it powers the analytics and research platforms that drive product development and measure life-changing clinical outcomes. As a critical pillar of Lyra's data strategy, you will build and scale our data enterprise that empowers our teams to make better decisions and our patients to live happier, healthier lives.To thrive in this role, you should be enthusiastic about taking ownership of your work, spearheading cross-functional projects, and providing guidance and mentorship to other members of the teamLyra is the right place for you if you:Thrive on working with brilliant teammates to solve complex, meaningful problemsAre passionate about making a social impact and supporting people at their most challenging momentsEnjoy cross-functional collaboration with physicians, therapists, data scientists, data analysts and product managersResponsibilitiesJoin a team of innovative engineers building and scaling the core data infrastructure, pipelines, and services that power our productsDesign and implement a robust data warehouse to support a wide range of analytics and operational use casesDevelop and maintain efficient data pipelines and curated data sets by working closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutionsAnd of course—write code every day!Qualifications4+ years of experience as a Data Engineer.Proven track record of writing high-quality, production-ready Python and delivering impactful, scalable data projects.Expertise in SQL-based data modeling and transformation frameworks (e.g. dbt), with a focus on schema management, performance, and data governance.Strong experience with modern ingestion tools: configuring, deploying on data integration platforms (e.g. Airbyte), commercial ELT pipelines (e.g. Fivetran), and database replication methods like Change Data Capture (CDC).Strong orchestration background: hands-on experience building robust, fault-tolerant pipelines using Apache Airflow (including custom alerting, advanced logging, and automated retry mechanisms).Experience with modern data visualization and analytics tools such as Sigma or Tableau.Strong knowledge of Snowflake Cloud Data Warehouse Architecture, including native ingestion patterns (e.g. Snowpipe for continuous streaming) and open table formats (e.g. Apache Iceberg).Strong knowledge of Snowflake administration including familiarity with maintaining security compliance, role based access control (RBAC), external authentication methods, and managing downstream data consumption in external platforms.A "QA-First" engineering mindset: Strong experience in end-to-end data quality assurance, regression testing, and data validation. Capable of troubleshooting data discrepancies, and performance-tuning complex pipelines.Preferred QualificationsStrong foundational knowledge of relational databases, core data warehousing principles, and dimensional modeling techniques.Experience working with sensitive data (such as PII/PHI) within healthcare or similarly regulated environments, implementing robust data masking or redaction processes.Familiarity with DevOps principles and infrastructure automation using Terraform.A thoughtful approach to balancing high-quality engineering standards with tight deadlines.Excellent communication skills with a talent for building consensus and distilling complex technical problems into clear, actionable business priorities.As a full-time Sr. Data Engineer, you will be employed by Lyra Health, Inc. The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $128,000 to $176,000. The base range is determined by role and level, and placement within the range will depend on a number of job-related factors, including but not limited to your skills, qualifications, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. Annual salary is only one part of an employee’s total compensation package at Lyra. We also offer generous benefits that include: Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurances)Lyra for Lyrians; coaching and therapy servicesEquity in the company through discretionary restricted stock unitsCompetitive time off with pay policies including vacation, sick days, and company holidaysPaid parental leave 401K with up to 3% matchingMonthly tech allowanceWe like to spread joy throughout the year with well-being perks and activities, surprise swag, regular community celebration…and more!
