Headspace

Software Engineer, API

United States

$120,000 – $160,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, Cloud ComputingIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote (United States)
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $100,800 - $161,000 + equity + benefits

Headspace is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join its growing Care Hub team. We are responsible for Care Hub, our in-house Electronic Health Record (EHR) system and the experience of our Care Providers (health coaches, therapists, and psychiatrists) to deliver high-quality care through video and text-based sessions to our members.

Requirements

  • Experience: 3+ years of hands-on software development experience building APIs and microservices
  • Frontend Frameworks: Exposure to modern frontend frameworks such as React, Next
  • Languages/Frameworks: Strong proficiency in either Typescript/JS/Node.js or Python/Django
  • Testing: Strong debugging skills and experience with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, as well as using CI/CD systems
  • Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written (technical documentation) and verbal (articulating technical ideas clearly both technical and non-technical audiences)
  • Passion: A passion for collaboration and a desire to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Impact Millions: Your work can impact over 65 million users, contributing to our mission of improving mental health worldwide.
  • Design and develop maintainable and flexible services for mission-critical systems that directly support mental healthcare delivery.
  • Write clean, testable, and efficient code that ensures a seamless experience for Care Providers, members and fellow developers.
  • Collaborate on the evolution of our Care Platform's architecture, helping to shape the future of our tech stack.
  • Participate in the full development lifecycle, from collaborating with stakeholders to writing technical specifications and releasing features.
  • Build and maintain APIs using Typescript/Node.js and Python/Django on AWS-based services.

Preferred Skills

  • Exposure to alerting, logging, and monitoring frameworks
  • Solid understanding of database management and object-oriented programming
  • BS/MS degree in Computer Science or something equivalent

Company Information

Headspace is a mental health company dedicated to making the world a healthier place.

Application Instructions

  • Not specified in the provided text. Please refer to the Headspace careers website for application details.

Skills

Typescript
Node.js
Python
Django
AWS
CI/CD
Unit Testing
Integration Testing
End-to-End Testing
Debugging
API Design
Microservices

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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