Engineering Manager - CDE
Job Overview
About Us
Abacus Insights is changing the way healthcare works for you. We’re on a mission to unlock the power of data so health plans can enable the right care at the right time—making life better for millions of people. No more data silos, no more inefficiencies. Just smarter care, lower costs, and better experiences.
Backed by $100M from top VCs, we’re tackling big challenges in an industry that’s ready for change. And while GenAI is still new for many, we’ve already mastered turning complex healthcare data into clear, actionable insights. That’s our superpower—and it’s why we’re leading the way.
Abacus, innovation starts with people. We’re bold, curious, and collaborative—because the best ideas come from working together. Ready to make an impact? Join us and let's build the future, together.
About the Role:
The Engineering Manager for the Client Data Engineering team is responsible for guiding a dedicated group of engineers who design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure data pipelines. This position demands strong leadership skills, strategic vision, and the ability to create a collaborative and growth-oriented culture. As Engineering Manager, you will oversee projects that directly impact organizational decisions, drive product innovation, and support customer success.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Development
• Mentor and coach engineers through regular one-on-one meetings, feedback sessions, and structured career development plans.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and resource allocation.
Project & Delivery Management
• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery of impactful data solutions.
• Manage sprint cycles, prioritize backlogs, and coordinate cross-functional dependencies.
• Ensure timely completion of high-quality, high-performance features.
Technical Strategy & Execution
• Oversee architectural decisions and technical reviews for data pipelines and ETL workflows.
• Champion best practices in data engineering, including observability, testing, and documentation.
• Encourage adoption of modern tools like Databricks, Snowflake and PySpark.Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and QA to define requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Communicate progress, potential risks, and blockers to leadership and stakeholders.
• Align engineering work with broader business goals and strategies.
Process Optimization & Quality Assurance
• Implement agile practices such as retrospectives and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and enhance pipeline performance, data reliability, and latency.
• Maintain compliance with data governance and security protocols.
What we're looking for:
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams in data-driven environments.
• Strong technical background in distributed systems, data platforms, and cloud infrastructure.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experienced with agile methodologies and cross-functional teamwork.
• Background in managing data teams focused on US healthcare data analysis.
Preferred Tools & Technologies
• Databricks, Snowflake, SQL, PySpark
• Git, CI/CD pipelines
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
Our team values open collaboration each day, frequent standup meetings, and a workplace grounded in mutual respect and ongoing professional growth. This role prioritizes direct, hands-on leadership and encourages active involvement with team members. If you are passionate about data engineering and ready to lead a talented team, we encourage you to apply!
Our Commitment as an Equal Opportunity Employer
As a mission-led technology company helping to drive better healthcare outcomes, Abacus Insights believes that the best innovation and value we can bring to our customers comes from diverse ideas, thoughts, experiences, and perspectives. Therefore, we dedicate resources to building diverse teams and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. Abacus prohibits discrimination and harassment regarding 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 federal, state, or local laws.
At the heart of who we are is a commitment to continuously and intentionally building an inclusive culture—one that empowers every team member across the globe to do their best work and bring their authentic selves. We carry that same commitment into our hiring process, aiming to create an interview experience where you feel comfortable and confident showcasing your strengths. If there’s anything we can do to support that—big or small—please let us know.