Headspace

Senior Software Engineer, Fullstack

United States

$122,400 – $195,500Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Health & Wellness, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote (United States)
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $122,400 - $195,500 + Equity + Benefits

Headspace is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer, Fullstack to join its Web Acquisition Team. You’ll be responsible for building great web experiences and expanding access to and monetizing Headspace's audiences via D2C and SMB Channels. As part of this team, you'll be tasked with prototyping, architecting, and executing on the creation of our enterprise platform, and be integral in the platform's continued growth. We are open to both full stack or back end focused candidates. Being on the engineering team, you’ll be working on a product that impacts more than 65M users. You will help us bring new features to life to meet our mission, while also helping push our platform to newer technologies as we embrace the cutting edge. A big goal needs talented people, so come join us and give your day job a sense of purpose!

Requirements

  • Experience: At least 3-4 years of hands-on software development experience.
  • Skills:
    • API and (micro)service development
    • Web application development
    • Unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
    • CI/CD system experience
    • Strong understanding of database management, object-oriented programming, and web application development
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Collaboration: Ability to work independently and collaboratively with product managers, designers, and other engineers in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems.
  • Write well-designed, testable, performant, and efficient code.
  • Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle, including:
    • Collaborating with product stakeholders
    • Writing tech specs & RFCs
    • Feature release and operations
  • Build web apps and APIs, primarily on Typescript/Node.js for our AWS-based services.
  • Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility.
  • Work with product and engineering teams to release services that operate at our high scale.

Preferred Skills

  • BS/MS degree in Computer Science, with 5+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Experience with Node.js and Typescript.

Company Information

Headspace is open to both full stack or back end focused candidates. US-remote job location: we are currently recruiting remotely in the United States for this role. Candidates must permanently reside in the US full-time.

Pay & Benefits

  • Anticipated Salary Range: $122,400 - $195,500
  • Equity: Included
  • Benefits: Included (details not provided)

Skills

API development
microservices
Web application development
Unit testing
Integration testing
End-to-end testing
CI/CD
Database management
Object-oriented programming
Typescript
Node.js

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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