Headspace

Senior Software Engineer, API

United States

$130,000 – $180,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, BiotechnologyIndustries

Position Overview

  • Company: Headspace
  • Location Type: Remote (United States)
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $122,400 - $195,500 + Equity + Benefits
  • Mission: Bringing mindfulness to the world.
  • Product Impact: Affects over 65 million users.

Headspace is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer, API, to join its growing B2B organization. This role will focus on the partnerships team, responsible for prototyping, architecting, and executing the creation of the enterprise platform, and contributing to the B2B org’s continued growth. The team is dedicated to sharing knowledge and fostering a collaborative learning environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on a product impacting over 65 million users and contribute to the platform’s evolution with cutting-edge technologies.

Requirements

  • At least 3-4 years of hands-on software development experience.
  • Experience building APIs and microservices.
  • Experience defining, designing, and shipping new features in a remote environment.
  • Experience with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
  • Experience with CI/CD systems.
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Self-motivated and able to work autonomously or collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Comfortable with ambiguous requirements and making technical trade-offs.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems.
  • Write well-designed, testable, performant, and efficient code.
  • Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, including collaborating with product stakeholders, writing tech specs & RFCs, and feature release.
  • Build APIs and workflows primarily using Python.
  • Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility.
  • Work with product and engineering teams to release services that operate at scale.

Preferred Skills

  • BS/MS degree in Computer Science, with 5+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Experience with Python and Django development.
  • Experience building backend systems at scale with observability in mind.
  • Strong understanding of database management and object-oriented programming.

Bonus Skills

  • Experience with Node.js and Typescript.

Skills

Python
API Design
Microservices
Unit Testing
Integration Testing
End-to-End Testing
CI/CD
SQL
Communication Skills
Collaboration

Headspace

Digital health platform for mindfulness and meditation

About Headspace

Headspace is a digital health platform focused on mindfulness and meditation, aimed at helping individuals improve their mental and physical well-being. The platform offers guided meditation sessions, daily mini-meditations, and exercises tailored for various needs such as sleep, stress, and anxiety. Users can access a limited selection of content for free, but a subscription to Headspace Plus unlocks the full range of services. This subscription model not only provides a steady revenue stream but also allows users to access comprehensive tools for mental health improvement. Headspace distinguishes itself from competitors by offering free access to its premium service for unemployed individuals, showcasing its commitment to supporting mental health during difficult times. The company's goal is to enhance the overall well-being of its users through accessible mindfulness practices.

Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$170.6MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Consumer Software, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Unlimited Vacation
Catered Lunch
Fully Paid Health Care
Competitive Salaries
Free gym membership

Risks

Increased competition from fitness apps with mental health features.
Recent layoffs may indicate financial instability or restructuring challenges.
Partnership with TikTok could expose Headspace to reputational risks.

Differentiation

Headspace offers a unique AI companion, Ebb, for personalized mental health support.
The platform provides free premium access to unemployed users, showcasing social responsibility.
Headspace's partnership with Uwill expands its reach into the higher education sector.

Upsides

Growing demand for digital mental health solutions boosts Headspace's user base.
Partnership with TikTok enhances visibility among younger demographics.
Fertility journey collection taps into a niche market, attracting new users.

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