Headspace

Senior Software Engineer, MLOps

United States

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

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote (United States)
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

As a Senior Software Engineer, MLOps at Headspace, you’ll be a key member of the Headspace AI Engineering team, focused on building and delivering state-of-the-art platforms and services for data and AI. You’ll work on cutting-edge solutions, championing their adoption and maximizing their potential to drive Headspace’s vision of improving health and happiness worldwide. This role initially empowers our top Data Scientists, with the potential to influence a broader audience across the company.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience:
    • 3+ years of experience with AWS and MLOps practices.
    • 2+ years of experience with TypeScript and Terraform, showcasing proficiency in modern development and infrastructure tools.
    • 4+ years of software engineering experience.

Responsibilities

  • Leadership and Ownership: Lead and drive initiatives end-to-end, spanning multiple layers of architecture and business domains. Provide strategic guidance to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • ML Architecture Design: Design, implement, and optimize ML-related architecture in AWS using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
  • CI/CD Implementation: Establish and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment, and monitoring of ML models and services.
  • Tool Development: Build and improve productivity-enhancing tools and frameworks for AI and ML practitioners, enabling efficient experimentation and deployment.
  • Self-Service and Automation: Drive the development and adoption of advanced self-service capabilities and automation frameworks, reducing operational overhead and improving scalability.
  • Monitoring and Alerting: Develop and provision automated alerts, detailed metrics, and advanced monitoring solutions for critical ML pipelines, ensuring operational excellence and rapid issue resolution.
  • Mentorship and Collaboration: Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and impactful ML infrastructure solutions.

Application Instructions

  • The role is currently recruiting remotely in the United States.
  • Candidates must permanently reside in the US full-time.

Company Information

Headspace is dedicated to advancing the company’s capabilities in AI and data science. Our mission is to empower AI practitioners to innovate and excel via productivity-enhancing tooling.

Skills

AWS
MLOps
TypeScript
Terraform
CI/CD
IaC
Python
SQL
Monitoring
Alerting
Automation

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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