Headway

Senior Engineering Manager (Trust Foundations - Data Security)

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Mental Health, Healthcare Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should be security-minded leaders passionate about developing engineers and fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and results. The role requires leadership experience, comfort with technical details, and a focus on building products that deliver value. Experience with Python 3, TypeScript, AWS, vulnerability management tools like Snyk and Semgrep, and cloud security is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Senior Engineering Manager will own the vision for and lead a team tasked with protecting sensitive data, setting the long-term strategy for data security at scale. Responsibilities include spearheading initiatives in data lineage, classification of sensitive information (PHI), and building the next generation of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) primitives. A key part of the role will be to define the roadmap for the secure and compliant use of AI at Headway and lead, develop, and mentor a team of 5+ engineers, guiding their career growth.

Skills

Data Security
Data Lineage
Data Classification
PHI
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Platform Engineering
Privacy-First
Auditable Systems
Leadership
Strategy

Headway

Connects patients with affordable mental health services

About Headway

Headway simplifies the process of finding and paying for mental health therapy. It operates in the mental health market, addressing the challenge that many Americans face in accessing care due to high costs and complicated insurance processes. For individuals, Headway provides a platform where they can easily search for therapists and psychiatrists who accept their insurance, allowing them to find the right mental health care without incurring out-of-pocket expenses. For mental health care providers, Headway reduces the administrative workload associated with accepting insurance, enabling them to focus more on patient care. The company connects patients with providers while ensuring effective use of insurance, and it generates revenue by partnering with health plans and providers. Headway's goal is to create a more accessible and affordable mental healthcare system.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$318.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Equity Compensation
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
HSA / FSA
401K
Work-from-Home Stipend
Therapy Reimbursement
16-week parental leave for eligible employees
Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership
13 paid holidays each year as well as a Holiday Break during the week between December 25th and December 31st
Flexible Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Training and professional development

Risks

Increased competition from platforms like BetterHelp and Talkspace.
Potential backlash from professionals feeling undervalued by Headway's platform.
Regulatory scrutiny as Headway expands into Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.

Differentiation

Headway simplifies finding and paying for therapy with an insurance-accepting provider network.
It reduces administrative burdens for mental health professionals, enhancing focus on patient care.
Headway's platform offers both virtual and in-person therapy sessions, increasing accessibility.

Upsides

Raised $100M in Series D to expand into Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.
Partnerships with Cigna and Blues plan to expand services to all 50 states.
Growing demand for telehealth services boosts Headway's market potential.

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