Headspace · 4 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer, API
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $224K/yr
5+ years expHeadspace is a company dedicated to providing lifelong mental health support through innovative technology. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer, API to join their B2B Team, focusing on building and maintaining eligibility systems and enrollment experiences for enterprise and SME customers, while also leading the development of their enterprise platform.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a technical leader and advocate for our B2B architecture, helping to shape the future of our tech stack and identifying areas for improvement
Architect and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems with a focus on scalability and reliability
Lead projects from requirements gathering through implementation, collaborating closely with product, design, and data engineering stakeholders to identify problems and opportunities
Architect and build robust APIs, primarily on Typescript / Node.js for our AWS-based services, with an emphasis on maintainability, security, and extensibility
Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle, from collaborating with product stakeholders, writing tech specs & RFCs, to feature release and operations
Set the standard for quality and technical excellence through code and design reviews and improve engineering processes and procedures
Mentor junior team members and foster their growth through feedback
Effectively communicate technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 5-7 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
BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related experience
Experience building Health Tech software
Exposure to mobile development frameworks, such as Flutter
In-depth understanding of database management principles, relational and NoSQL databases, and object-oriented programming and design patterns
Benefits
Equity
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Monthly wellness stipend
Retirement savings match
Lifetime Headspace membership
Generous parental leave
Company
Headspace
Headspace is a mental health company offering AI companionship, coaching, therapy, psychiatry, and mindfulness tools for everyday support.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Headspace has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2025 (3)
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2023 (3)
2022 (8)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$320.85MKey Investors
Oxford Finance LLCBliscePacific Western Bank
2023-07-26Debt Financing· $105M
2022-02-14Series C
2021-10-31Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Tom Pickett
Chief Executive Officer
Andy Puddicombe
Co-Founder
Recent News
Behavioral Health Business
2025-12-12
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