About the Staff Software Engineer, API at Headspace:
Headspace is seeking a talented Staff Software Engineer, API to join its Paysumer Team and be responsible for building out great partner experiences and expanding access to and monetizing the audiences that Headspace can serve via Health Plan and D2C Channels. As part of this team, you'll be tasked with prototyping, architecting, and executing on the creation of our enterprise platform, and be integral in the platform's continued growth. We are open to both full stack or back end focused candidates.
Being on the engineering team, you’ll be working on a product that impacts more than 65M users. You will help us bring new features to life to meet our mission, while also helping push our platform to newer technologies as we embrace the cutting edge. A big goal needs talented people, so come join us and give your day job a sense of purpose!
US-remote job location: we are currently recruiting remotely in the United States for this role. Candidates must permanently reside in the US full-time.
What you will do:
- Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems
- Write well designed, testable, performant, and efficient code
- Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle, from collaborating with product stakeholders, writing tech specs & RFCs, to feature release and operations
- Build APIs, primarily on Typescript/Node.js for our AWS-based services
- Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility
- Work with product and engineering teams to release services that operate at our high scaleArchitect and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems with a focus on scalability and reliability.
- Write and guide the team in developing well-designed, testable, performant, and efficient code, establishing coding standards and best practices.
- Lead and contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, collaborating effectively with product stakeholders on strategy and technical direction, driving the creation of comprehensive tech specs & RFCs, and ensuring smooth feature releases and operational stability at scale.
- Architect and build robust APIs, primarily on Typescript/Node.js for our AWS-based services, with an emphasis on maintainability, security, and extensibility.
- Define and drive the creation of comprehensive specifications, and proactively identify and mitigate potential operational risks and feasibility challenges.
- Collaborate effectively with product and engineering teams, providing technical leadership to release and operate services at our high scale, ensuring cross-functional alignment and knowledge sharing.
What you will bring:
Required Skills:
- 7+ years of hands-on software development experience, with a strong focus on designing and building scalable APIs and microservices.
- Proven ability to lead projects independently with minimal guidance, while fostering effective collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to achieve shared goals.
- Demonstrated experience in the full software development lifecycle, from defining and designing new features to successful deployment and iteration in a remote environment.
- Extensive experience with comprehensive testing methodologies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, and a deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines for efficient and reliable software delivery.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and influence stakeholders.
- A consistent track record of making sound and impactful technical decisions based on a thorough understanding of requirements, constraints, and trade-offs, often in complex situations.
Preferred Skills:
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 5-7 years of software engineering experience.
- Extensive experience with Node.JS and Typescript.
- In-depth understanding of database management principles, relational and NoSQL databases, and object-oriented programming and design patterns.
Pay & Benefits:
The anticipated new hire base salary range for this full-time position is $140,400-$224,250 + equity + benefits.
Our salary ranges are based on the job, level, and location, and reflect the lowest to highest geographic markets where we are hiring for this role within the United States. Within this range, individual compensation is determined by a candidate’s location as well as a range of factors including but not limited to: unique relevant experience, job-related skills, and education or training.
Your recruiter will provide more details on the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
At Headspace, cash salary is but one component of our Total Rewards package. We’re proud of our robust package inclusive of: base salary, stock awards, comprehensive healthcare coverage, monthly wellness stipend, retirement savings match, lifetime Headspace membership, unlimited, free mental health coaching, generous parental leave, and much more. Paid performance incentives are also included for those in eligible roles. Additional details about our Total Rewards package will be provided during the recruitment process.
How we feel about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:
Headspace is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together.
As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.
*Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Headspace. Please inform our Talent team by filling out this form if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application or interview process.
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