Full-Time

Director of Data Engineering

Posted on 10/30/2025

SimplePractice

SimplePractice

501-1,000 employees

HIPAA-compliant EHR and practice management

Compensation Overview

$208k - $271k/yr

+ Equity + Bonus + Commission + Overtime

Remote in USA

Remote

Category
Data & Analytics (4)
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Requirements
  • BS and above in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in data engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in agile software development
  • Proven leader with experiences in growing and nurturing a team of talent data engineers
  • Proven expertise in building and scaling data platforms in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Strong knowledge of modern data architecture (e.g., lakehouse, data mesh, ELT) and hands-on experience with tools such as Snowflake, dbt, Prefect.
  • Deep Experience with data modeling and warehouse architecture
  • Experience with data governance frameworks and data privacy regulations.
  • Proven experience in aligning multiple functions and stakeholders on technical design choices and strategy
  • Experience working in a product-led or fast-paced startup environment
  • Comfort with ambiguity and able to make decisions with the best information available
  • Familiarity with ML pipelines and support for data science workflows
Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of data engineers, analytics engineers, and architects
  • Define and execute the data engineering strategy aligned with business goals, in coordination with product engineering and analytics
  • Oversee the design and development of scalable, robust, and secure data pipelines
  • Own and evolve the enterprise data platform (data lake, data warehouse, etc.)
  • Drive best practices in data modeling, architecture, and infrastructure
  • Collaborate with data science, analytics, and application teams to deliver high-quality data products
  • Implement and enforce data governance, quality, security, and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
  • Evaluate and implement emerging tools and technologies in the data ecosystem
  • Optimize data storage, processing, and access for performance and cost efficiency
  • Develop and manage the data engineering budget, roadmap, and project priorities
  • Continue to raise the bar on quality, standard and rigor for data practice
Desired Qualifications
  • Background in DevOps practices
  • Background in clinical or operational healthcare workflows
  • Experience in rolling out self-serve NLP queries in Product

SimplePractice provides HIPAA-compliant electronic health records and practice management software for therapists and behavioral health professionals. The subscription platform handles scheduling, documentation, and billing, with prices starting at $59 per clinician per month. Optional add-ons include Telehealth, Wiley Planners, Monarch, and an insurance claims feature that autopopulates and batches claims (10 included). The goal is to help clinicians run their practice efficiently, improve patient care, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Uprise Health facilitated 125 million appointments in 2025.
  • Measurement-Based Care auto-scores PHQ-9 and GAD-7, boosting adoption 80%.
  • Hiring RCM Design Director integrates AI for automated billing compliance.

What critics are saying

  • CarePaths undercuts at $49/month with superior automated MBC, stealing users.
  • Thriveworks M&A consolidates 15-20% of 250,000 solo practitioners in 18 months.
  • OpenAI competitors like Freed AI obsolete $59 subscriptions in 6-12 months.

What makes SimplePractice unique

  • SimpleConnect enables direct-to-calendar booking for Uprise Health's millions of members.
  • ePrescribe expands into psychiatry with electronic prescribing for behavioral health.
  • Monarch platform lists services to connect therapists with therapy-seeking clients.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Mental Health Support

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Company News

Business Wire
Mar 31st, 2026
SimplePractice partners with Uprise Health to streamline mental health care access via SimpleConnect

SimplePractice, a platform serving over 250,000 independent behavioural health practitioners, has partnered with Employee Assistance Program provider Uprise Health to improve mental health care access. The collaboration centres on SimpleConnect, SimplePractice's enterprise connectivity solution that enables direct-to-calendar booking for Uprise Health's millions of covered members. The integration uses a matching engine considering clinical, logistical and preference-based attributes to connect members with practitioners in Uprise Health's curated network who use SimplePractice. SimplePractice facilitated over 125 million appointments in 2025. The partnership addresses rising workplace mental health concerns, with half of US employees reporting moderate to severe burnout, depression or anxiety. The solution aims to transform employer-sponsored mental health benefits into immediate, accessible care whilst helping practitioners build sustainable practices.

We Work Remotely
Mar 9th, 2026
Director of Product Design, Revenue Cycle Management

Director of product design, Revenue Cycle Management. Posted 2 hours ago About Us At SimplePractice, we are improving access to quality care by equipping health and wellness clinicians with all the tools they need to thrive in private practice. More than 250,000 providers trust SimplePractice to build their business through our industry-leading software with powerful tools that simplify every part of practice management. From admin work to clinical care, our suite of innovative solutions work together to reduce administrative burden - empowering solo and small group practitioners to thrive alongside their clients. Recognized by MedTech Breakthrough as the Best Practice Management Solution Provider in 2024 and the Digital Health Awards in 2023, SimplePractice is proud to pave the future of health tech.The RoleSimplePractice is hiring a Director of Design to lead the UX vision for our Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) group. This team powers how over 250,000 clinicians get paid, from client billing and insurance claims to managed billing services and payment infrastructure.You'll partner with senior product and engineering leaders to shape the next generation of financial tools that reduce complexity around insurance, ensure compliance, and make the business of care feel effortless. This role is perfect for a systems thinker who thrives in regulated environments, loves mentoring high-performing teams, and wants to raise the bar for UX across complex workflows.You'll also be accountable for raising the bar on interaction quality and visual clarity across the RCM experience. For every clinician who depends on us, getting paid should feel seamless, smart, and increasingly automated. We're looking for a craft-driven leader with a track record of bringing elegance to complexity. If you're someone whose portfolio reflects both visual excellence and systems impact, I want to hear from you.ResponsibilitiesDefine and scale the RCM design organization, including structure, staffing plans, rituals, and quality standardsGuide senior cross-functional peers through high-stakes tradeoffs, ensuring clarity, alignment, and timely executionDrive adoption of robust design processes (system governance, UX metrics, peer reviews) to scale craft excellenceAdvocate for high-quality design at the exec table and in quarterly strategy forumsLead UX vision, execution, and team development across the RCM domainDrive high-quality design across billing, claims, payments, and eligibility flowsPartner with product and engineering leadership to shape strategy and delivery plansEnsure design excellence across both clinician-facing tools and internal RevOps workflowsChampion accessibility, data transparency, and inclusive design in all financial experiencesIdentify opportunities to automate or simplify high-friction user tasksGuide designers working in highly regulated, infrastructure-heavy systemsRepresent the design org in executive reviews and cross-functional forumsDesired Skills & Experience10+ years in product design, including 5+ at director or senior director level within large-scale, high-complexity domainsDemonstrated success leading design for finance or regulated SaaS platformsFamiliarity with prompt engineering or LLM-powered tools is a plus, especially in the context of automation, eligibility, or financial workflow UX. Ability to partner with Product and Engineering on AI-informed UX strategy and system designDeep expertise in org design and buildout, delivering hiring plans, team structures, leadership development.Proven success scaling design systems, governance models, and quality standards across complex platformsStrong executive presence: comfortable presenting to VP+ audiences, including Commercial, Legal, and Engineering leadershipExcellent cross-functional communicator, especially with Legal, Compliance, and RevOpsPrior experience with billing, claims, or payment tools is a strong plusStrong people leader with a track record of mentoring senior ICs and growing resilient design teamsExperience with Figma, FigJam, and Miro; comfortable in Jira, Notion, and dashboards #LI-RemoteBase Compensation Range$220,000 - $240,000 annuallyBase salary is one component of total compensation. Employees may also be eligible for an annual bonus or commission. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay.The above represents the expected base compensation range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider many factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.BenefitsWe offer a competitive benefits program including:Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance401(k) plan with company matchFlexible Time Off (FTO), wellbeing days, paid holidays, and summer FridaysMental health resourcesPaid parental leave & Backup CareTuition reimbursementEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs)California Job Applicant Privacy NoticeThank you for your interest in opportunities at SimplePractice LLC ("SimplePractice" or "us" or "we" or "our"). Please note that when you submit your resume or application materials to us for employment purposes, you are subject to the SimplePractice California Job Applicant Privacy Notice. For more information about our privacy practices, please contact us at [email protected]. Simplepractice. Jobs posted: 1 About the job. * Posted on 2 hours ago * Apply before Apr 8th, 2026 * Job type Full-Time * Category All Other Remote * Region Anywhere in the World No forms. Just smart, optimized applications. Learn the skills employers are hiring for Enhance your skills with courses tailored to your job search Product Ideation, Design, and Management Video Clip: Product Manager as CEO of the Product Software Product Management Product Management Foundation Agile Product Management Deliver No-Code/Low-Code Products that Delight Customers and Stakeholders - Product Development and Management Skills.

Yung Sidekick
Sep 21st, 2024
Simple Practice EHR Pricing and Reviews: What You Need to Know

Yung Sidekick'll look at the different features you get with each price plan, check out what real users say to see how it performs in the real world, and talk about how SimplePractice can team up with tools like Yung Sidekick to make therapy notes and session management better.

Fierce Healthcare
Aug 2nd, 2024
SimplePractice expands into psychiatry with prescription management tool

SimplePractice, an EHR and practice management platform, is expanding into the psychiatry space with the launch of a new prescription management tool.

Business Wire
Aug 1st, 2024
SimplePractice Expands Into the Psychiatry Space with the Launch of ePrescribe

SimplePractice expands into the psychiatry space with the launch of ePrescribe.

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