Staff Software Engineer
AnimaFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates must have 8+ years of experience building and maintaining scalable, production-ready systems with measurable business impact. Strong expertise in API design, data modeling, and building reliable, maintainable, and performant systems is required. Proven success in leading complex technical projects, shaping scope, and aligning technical decisions with business goals is necessary. Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience mentoring engineers, reviewing architectures, and raising the technical bar across teams, are essential. A degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience is preferred, as is experience with data-intensive systems, modern infrastructure and tooling, and navigating ambiguity in startup environments.
The Staff Software Engineer will play a central role in shaping the direction of the Patient Outcomes team by bringing order to ambiguity, designing durable systems, and delivering software that directly impacts patient experience. They will partner with their Engineering Manager, product managers, designers, clinicians, and other engineers to align technical decisions with patient and business outcomes. Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, unblocking peers, and raising the technical bar across Rula. The role involves tackling challenges around registration and activation, and expanding into measurement-informed care by building systems to capture outcomes data, track progress, and continuously improve the patient journey. Participating in on-call rotations and troubleshooting complex production issues may also be required.
Telehealth platform for mental health services
Rula operates in the telehealth market, focusing on mental health services. The platform helps individuals find suitable therapists by matching them based on their preferences, insurance information, and specific needs. Rula partners with major insurance carriers to offer affordable mental healthcare, making it accessible to a wider audience. The company has a network of over 8,000 licensed therapists, ensuring high-quality care through thorough background checks and clinical reviews. Clients can connect with therapists via live video sessions, providing convenience and flexibility. Rula's goal is to simplify the process of accessing mental health support and to make therapy more affordable for everyone.