Many structural heart patients suffer from heart failure with limited options. Our Implantable Heart Failure Management (IHFM) team is at the forefront of addressing these unmet patient needs through pioneering technology that enables early, targeted therapeutic intervention. Our innovative solutions are not just transforming patient care but also creating a unique and exciting environment for our team members. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.
We’re seeking a Data Engineer with strong enterprise experience delivering data product solutions on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise building scalable, governed, production-grade data pipelines and analytics products using Databricks, Apache Spark, SQL, and CI/CD practices. This role focuses on transforming raw data into trusted, reusable data products that support analytics, reporting, and downstream applications across the enterprise.
How you’ll make an impact:
Apply hands-on expertise in Python, cloud technologies, Databricks, Apache Spark, SQL, and AI to build scalable and innovative data solutions
Design, build, and maintain scalable, well-documented enterprise data products and ETL/ELT pipelines supporting batch and near-real-time processing
Monitor, optimize, and tune data infrastructure and Spark/Databricks workloads to improve performance and cost efficiency
Collaborate cross-functionally with Data Science, Analytics, DevOps, Product, and Platform Engineering teams to deliver new features and data products
Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline issues; ensure data quality through testing, monitoring, and CI/CD best practices
Ensure compliance with data privacy standards, including the handling of Patient Health Information (PHI), and adhere to enterprise security and governance policies
Contribute to architecture discussions and implement best practices such as layered data modeling and Lakehouse design patterns
Perform other incidental duties as assigned
What you’ll need:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus experience in Data Engineering, DevOps, or Software Development
Strong hands-on Databricks experience
Advanced SQL skills for data transformation, analytics, and data modeling
What else we look for:
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred: EC2, S3, Lambda; Azure or GCP also acceptable)
Experience with Databricks Workflows, Repos, Jobs, and cluster configuration
Proven experience building and deploying production-grade data workloads
Proficiency in Spark (PySpark or Scala) with strong understanding of performance tuning and internals
Experience with Delta Lake (e.g., schema evolution, time travel, optimization)
Understanding of Lakehouse architecture, medallion design, and enterprise data modeling standards
Strong foundation in databases, ETL processes, and data structures
Experience with data governance and security practices (RBAC, data masking, PII handling)
Familiarity with data quality frameworks (e.g., Great Expectations, Deequ, or custom validation checks)
Understanding of data contracts, SLAs, lineage, and data ownership models
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI) and version control using Git
Experience delivering end-to-end data products (not just pipelines) for analytics, BI, and application use cases
Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, finance, or life sciences) preferred
Eligibility to work in the U.S. or EU, with the ability to travel as required
Ability to comply with company policies, including Environmental Health & Safety and applicable workplace protocols
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $87,000 to $123,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Hands-on Databricks experience (enterprise)
- Advanced SQL skills for transformation and data modeling
- Proficiency in Python
- Proficiency with Apache Spark (PySpark or Scala) and performance tuning
- Experience building scalable, production-grade ETL/ELT pipelines and data products
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices for data pipelines
- Experience ensuring data governance and security, including PHI/PII handling
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred; Azure or GCP acceptable)
- Experience with Delta Lake (schema evolution, time travel, optimization)
- Familiarity with Lakehouse architecture and medallion design patterns
- Experience with Databricks Workflows, Repos, Jobs, and cluster configuration
- Familiarity with data quality frameworks (Great Expectations, Deequ, or custom checks)
- Experience with CI/CD tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and Git
- Experience working in regulated environments (healthcare, life sciences, or finance)
Edwards Lifesciences Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Edwards Lifesciences and has not been reviewed or approved by Edwards Lifesciences.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) match complemented by a separate profit‑sharing contribution. These elements add meaningful long‑term value to total compensation.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and look‑back feature, alongside stock awards for eligible roles, provides notable upside. Program expansions indicate continued accessibility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off policies include generous PTO, company holidays, and a year‑end holiday shutdown. These offerings enhance work‑life support when available at the site.
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What We Do
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. We thrive on discovery and expanding the boundaries of medical technology, serving patients in 100+ countries, with the help of our employees in areas including Clinical Affairs, Quality Engineering, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing, corporate functions and more. Our roots date back to 1958 when Miles Lowell Edwards, a retired engineer with a background in hydraulics and fuel pump operations, set out to build the first artificial heart. Edwards believed the heart could be mechanized and was encouraged by Dr. Albert Starr to focus on developing an artificial heart valve. After just two years, the first Starr-Edwards mitral valve was developed and successfully placed in a patient. This innovation spawned Edwards Laboratories. Miles’ fascination with healing the heart and helping patients with heart disease stemmed from his own experience with rheumatic fever as a teenager and continues to fuel our patient-first culture today. Today, we are as passionate about providing innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease as we have ever been. It's our Credo. It takes integrity, collaboration, innovation, and focus. We are leaders in the design and manufacture of tissue replacement heart valves and repair products as well as advanced hemodynamic monitoring. We partner with physicians to innovate products designed to help patients live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. Our work is both rewarding and a privilege. The importance of what we do defines our approach. We work together to create an environment where ideas can flourish and we provide our people with the resources, expertise and support to bring those ideas to life. For our legal terms and trademarks, please visit: https://www.edwards.com/legal/legal-terms
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