VP, Product Engineering

Position Overview

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

The VP, Product Engineering at Headspace is responsible for leading three critical pillars of the technology organization: Employer and Partner Portal, Provider Experience & EHR Platform, and Internal Software Tools. This role requires a visionary leader to develop and execute the technical vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of Headspace’s systems. The VP will oversee a team of experienced engineering managers and teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Experience: 15+ years of progressive experience in engineering leadership, including 8+ years leading large engineering teams.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale initiatives with a focus on speed and agility.
• Technical Expertise: Deep expertise in modern engineering practices, including cloud infrastructure, microservices, and scalable system design.
• Communication: Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a track record of building and nurturing high-performing, inclusive teams.
• User-Centricity: Champion experimentation and creativity, ensuring Headspace continues to push boundaries in product development.

Responsibilities

• Develop Vision and Strategy: Craft and execute the technical vision, strategy, and roadmap to align with Headspace’s business objectives.
• Drive High-Level Architecture and Design: Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our systems through sound architectural principles and design practices.
• Hire and Retain Top Talent: Build, lead, retain, and inspire a world-class engineering organization.
• Foster a Culture of Excellence: Build a world-class engineering organization that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Accelerate Time-to-Market: Partner closely with product, design, and data teams to develop innovative and impactful solutions.
• Champion User-Centric Development: Advocate for the end-user by prioritizing usability, accessibility, and seamless experiences.

Company Information

At Headspace, our mission is to transform mental health care by combining mindfulness and meditation with cutting-edge technology. We are seeking a visionary VP of Engineering to lead our product engineering teams as we scale our impact and reimagine how technology can improve mental health for millions of people.

Application Instructions

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