Director of Engineering at Headspace

About the Director of Engineering at Headspace:

At Headspace, you’ll be leading the Membership group, a critical component of our consumer-facing product that impacts millions of members globally. Our mission is to transform mental healthcare to improve the health and happiness of people all over the world, and your role is pivotal in making that happen and help us offer D2C  care services.  As the Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for guiding the teams that are in charge of growth initiatives and have direct accountability for acquisition, onboarding, activation and reengagement across our direct line of business.  You will lead our efforts to bring innovative features to life, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and ensure our platform's reliability and scalability for over 65 million users. A big goal needs talented leadership, so come join us and give your career a sense of purpose!

What you will do:

• Lead and mentor the engineering team, including multiple engineering managers and principal engineers
• Oversee the Headspace application’s technological direction and strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's mission and goals
• Drive the architectural design and implementation of complex features and systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and business stakeholders, to define technical specifications and ensure operational feasibility
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code through robust development practices, including TDD, code reviews, and continuous integration
• Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and best practices within the engineering team
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure high software quality and data integrity
• Manage and optimize the engineering budget, resources, and timelines

What you will bring:

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role 
• Experience as a director in companies of comparable scale to Headspace. The headcount of the team you’ll manage is ~20.
• Proven experience leading mobile and web development teams, particularly Flutter, React and  typescript, Python
• Experience with cloud architecture, testing, monitoring, and alerting
• Strong understanding of mobile and back end architecture, design patterns (MVC, MVVM), and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical innovation and deliver high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on customer experience and business outcomes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams
• Strong track record of recruiting, mentoring, and retaining top engineering talent

Preferred Skills:

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience in leading the membership/consumer growth engineering department
• Experience working with Braze, Branch, Zuora, Stripe, Auth0 
• Experience in healthcare

Pay & Benefits:

The base salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to skills and scope required, relevant licensure and certifications, and unique relevant experience and job-related skills. The base salary range for this role is $198,450-$270,113

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.

Headspace participates in the E-Verify Program.

Privacy Statement

All member records are protected according to our Privacy Policy. Further, while employees of Headspace (formerly Ginger) cannot access Headspace products/services, they will be offered benefits according to the company's benefit plan. To ensure we are adhering to best practice and ethical guidelines in the field of mental health, we take care to avoid dual relationships. A dual relationship occurs when a mental health care provider has a second, significantly different relationship with their client in addition to the traditional client-therapist relationship—including, for example, a managerial relationship.  

As such, Headspace requests that individuals who have received coaching or clinical services at Headspace wait until their care with Headspace is complete before applying for a position. If someone with a Headspace account is hired for a position, please note their account will be deactivated and they will not be able to use Headspace services for the duration of their employment. 

Further, if Headspace cannot find a role that fails to resolve an ethical issue associated with a dual relationship, Headspace may need to take steps to ensure ethical obligations are being adhered to, including a delayed start date or a potential leave of absence. Such steps would be taken to protect both the former member, as well as any relevant individuals from their care team, from impairment, risk of exploitation, or harm.

For how how we will use the personal information you provide as part of the application process, please see: https://www.headspace.com/applicant-notice