We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. We recognize that mental health issues can be complex and multifaceted, and we are dedicated to treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.
We aim to create a world where mental health is no longer stigmatized or marginalized, but rather is embraced as an integral part of one's overall well-being.
We believe that by providing quality care that is both evidence-based and compassionate, we can empower individuals to take charge of their mental health and achieve their full potential. We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those struggling with mental health issues and we strive to be a force for positive change in the field of mental healthcare.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our Applications Platform team, which powers core backend services central to Rula’s operations and user experiences. In this role, you’ll design and build scalable systems that provide data and services across multiple verticals, ensuring the platform remains reliable, maintainable, and ready for future growth. As a technical leader, you’ll drive architectural decisions, mentor team members, and play a critical role in shaping the systems that underpin our platform and enable teams across Rula to deliver exceptional value.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related field, or comparable work experience.
7+ years of professional engineering experience.
Demonstrable experience in a role providing technical leadership and mentorship.
Experience delivering highly scalable, reliable, available, and performant systems.
Demonstrated success building positive relationships with partners and stakeholders.
Proven track record of modern applications design architecture, good API design patterns, security, performance, and scaling.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience at early or growth-stage companies.
Demonstrated success leveraging data to inform decisions.
Experience with AWS or equivalent platforms.
Experience with NodeJs, Typescript, Kafka
We're serious about your well-being! As part of our team, full-time employees receive:
100% remote work environment: Working hours to support a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you can meet both professional and personal commitments
Attractive pay and benefits: Full transparency of pay ranges regardless of where you live in the United States
Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA
401(k) plan access: Start saving for your future
Generous time-off policies: Including 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year for self-care (for most employees)
Paid parental leave: Available for all parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adopting, and fostering
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support for your mental and physical health
New hire home office stipend: Set up your workspace for success
Quarterly department stipend: Fund team-building activities or in-person gatherings
Wellness events and lunch & learns: Explore a variety of engaging topics
Community and employee resource groups: Participate in groups that celebrate employee identity and lived experiences, fostering a sense of community and belonging for all
Discounted programs: Fetch, SmartSpend, Ladder, SoFi
Our team
We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission of making mental healthcare work for everyone. We are dedicated to having a culture of inclusion that will support our employees in feeling safe, seen, heard, and valued.
