Data Engineer

## About the company Hi there, thank you for being interested in our company! spearmint bio is a data-driven biological discovery company that builds proprietary databases and models to uncover biological insights. We are a NYC-based team with an interest in tackling and solving challenging biomedical problems from a data-driven point-of-view. We are actively looking for qualified data scientists and database developers interested in applying their knowledge to the healthcare industry. We welcome you to join us in NYC!! ## About the role Designs and maintains the company's data infrastructure, including database systems, data pipelines, and secure data handling. Ensures that raw biological data is transformed into structured, usable formats for analysis and product development. ## Key Responsibilities - Design and implement database schemas for longitudinal and multi-dimensional biological data - Build and maintain data ingestion and processing pipelines (ETL workflows) - Clean, standardize, and organize raw data from multiple sources into structured formats - Ensure data integrity, consistency, and scalability of the system - Implement data access controls and security measures to protect sensitive data - Manage cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP) for data storage and processing - Support internal teams by enabling efficient data querying and access - Contribute to backend systems and APIs as needed for future product development ## Core Competencies - Strong proficiency in SQL and database design - Experience with Python or similar languages for data processing - Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) - Understanding of data security and access control principles - Ability to build practical, scalable systems in early-stage environments ## Qualifications - Master's degree in a related field; OR 3+ years related experience - Relevant experience in constructing a database/infrastructure from raw data - Language requirement: English (required), Mandarin (preferred, not required) - Full-time ability to work in-person with our team in NYC - Willingness to travel occassionally to cities outside of NYC