Director of Data Platform

Curative AI is seeking a hands-on Director of Data Platform to build and lead the development of our data platform, which serves as the critical framework for our end-to-end SaaS healthcare solution. This role demands a strong platform-focused engineering background with proven experience in building and scaling production-level systems. We need someone who truly understands that the data platform is the foundational infrastructure enabling our entire SaaS offering to function effectively. The ideal candidate will have a career trajectory from hands-on data platform engineering to leadership, with a passion for staying directly involved in the build out while excelling in leading teams to deliver high-quality data products.

As Director, you will be responsible for actively architecting, building, and scaling our cloud-based data platform to serve as the reliable environment for creating our end-to-end SaaS healthcare offering. This is not just a strategic role – we need someone who will roll up their sleeves and get involved in the technical implementation while leading the team. Your ability to quickly adapt to new products and environments, motivate your team, and deliver exceptional outcomes will be pivotal. You will play a critical role in both implementing and shaping our data strategy, driving innovation through direct involvement, and ensuring the platform's integrity, scalability, and performance as the essential infrastructure of our SaaS solution. Additionally, you will maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring that our platform aligns with business objectives and delivers value effectively. Come work with a CEO renowned in the AI field with a proven record of building high performing teams, fostering career growth, and creating a positive work culture. Let's make healthcare smarter together.

Curative AI, Inc.'s salary range for this role is $200,000 to $250,000.

Responsibilities

• Lead and actively participate in the development of a comprehensive data platform that serves as the core data infrastructure and pipeline architecture for our end-to-end SaaS healthcare solution. Directly contribute to technical solutions while ensuring the platform is scalable, reliable, and fully aligned with business objectives
• Define and implement best practices in data architecture, data modeling, and data governance. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in data engineering and data science to ensure the platform remains cutting-edge
• Build strong relationships with internal customers, partners, and stakeholders. Work closely with Product, Engineering, and other departments to ensure the data platform meets business requirements. Influence cross-functional initiatives related to data tools, governance, and cross-domain data sharing
• Guide your team from design to buildout. Influence and define the long-term vision, mission, and data strategies. Ensure technical designs are thoroughly evaluated and aligned with business objectives
• Manage a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Recruit top talent, provide challenging opportunities, and ensure the delivery of high-quality data products
• Actively address performance issues, system deficiencies, technical challenges, and new feature development to ensure the best outcomes for the company
• Communicate complex concepts and findings effectively to stakeholders
  
  

Qualifications

• Currently located in the Seattle Metro Region and able to work hybrid on-site a minimum of three days per week at our Bellevue location
• 10 years of experience in software development, with 5 years of people management experience. Must have a proven track record of effectively managing teams to meet objectives and deliver results
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s degree desired
• Extensive hands-on experience in architecting and building complex data platforms and SaaS products. Strong architectural vision with the ability to design robust data systems that serve as reliable organizational infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud-based services and data tools such as GCP, AWS, Snowflake, with expertise in data ingestion, normalization, and modeling. Experience with Databricks is advantageous
• Strong experience in building production-level systems, deploying models at scale, and utilizing data pipeline orchestration and visualization tools
• Ability to understand complex business systems and a willingness to learn and apply new technologies as needed. Proven ability to work with and lead remote teams to achieve sustainable long-term success
• Proven ability to influence and deliver high-impact initiatives. Forward-thinking mindset with the ability to define and drive the team's mission, vision, and long-term strategies
• Excellent leadership skills with a track record of managing teams and collaborating effectively across departments
• Strong writing and communication skills with keen business intuition and adaptability to new technologies
• A passion for quality and a “Can Do” attitude, balanced with a sense of responsibility to customers and the team.
• Health care experience desired
• Experience with machine learning fairness and bias mitigation techniques desired
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary, early-stage equity, and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects and make an impact on the company's success
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Chance to make a real impact on the company’s AI strategy and innovation
  
  

Curative AI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), age, marital status, veteran status, or other non-merit-based factors. Curative AI, Inc. does not currently sponsor H1B visas and therefore candidates must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis and not require current or future visa sponsorship for employment. Curative AI, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We value the unique perspectives and talents that each individual brings to our company, and we are committed to providing an environment where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply for our open positions.