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Principal Data Engineer

Posted on January 22, 2026 (about 7 hours ago)

Principal Data Engineer — India (Remote)

XO Health believes healthcare is fixable. XO Health is the first health plan designed by and for self-insured employers that delivers a more unified health experience for everyone — from those who receive care, to those who deliver it, to those who pay for it.
We are growing a multi-disciplinary team of diverse and digitally empowered employees ready to rebuild trust in healthcare through comprehensive and unified transformation.

Position Summary

XO Health Inc. is seeking a visionary leader to spearhead our data engineering strategy, driving development and implementation of advanced data solutions to optimize operations and deliver impactful insights for our business and customers. This role will oversee data engineers, architects, and analysts to build robust data infrastructure, leverage cutting-edge technologies to extract intelligence from large healthcare datasets, and support XO Health's AI strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable data pipelines, data warehouses, and data lakes to capture, store, and process large volumes of healthcare data from diverse sources.
Lead development and deployment of advanced analytics models, including machine learning and predictive modeling, to identify trends, predict risks, and optimize pricing, underwriting, and claims processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional IT, vendor, and business teams to translate data insights into actionable business strategies that improve customer and provider experience and operational efficiency.
Contribute to building a world-class data platform that supports data science, analytics, product, and engineering needs across the company.
Champion data privacy and security, ensuring solutions adhere to industry standards (including HIPAA) and data security best practices.
Provide leadership and guidance to teams, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability; manage Data Jira boards including creating stories, assigning responsibility, and reporting progress.
Work with Quality Engineering to ensure solutions are tested and meet quality standards; continuously assess and optimize system performance and identify process improvements.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of experience leading engineering teams and 9+ years building big data systems handling at-scale data ingestion, processing, and/or storage on the AWS stack.
Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices; demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into technical roadmaps.
Experience with data science platforms, ML infrastructure, data governance, and/or managing regulated data is preferred. Expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; willingness to be hands-on in a rapidly evolving startup environment; knowledge of healthcare data standards and regulations such as HIPAA and FHIR.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to shape the greenfield technical strategy of a forward-thinking healthcare startup in a collaborative and innovative environment where contributions make a direct impact.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

Compensation & Equal Opportunity

Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certifications. Salary range: 7 2,000,000 7 3,500,000 INR (annual).
XO Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics listed in applicable laws. XO Health promotes a drug-free workplace.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, click the "Apply" button on this job page and complete the online application form. You will be asked to provide basic contact information and attach your resume/CV.
Accepted resume/CV file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf.

Application Details

The application form will request first name, last name, email, phone number, and allow uploading or entering your resume manually. Completion of voluntary self-identification and disability forms is optional and will not affect hiring decisions.
If selected, XO Health will contact you using the contact information provided in your application.