Principal Software Engineer (Remote)

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 Engineering Team

Join our Engineering Team and shape the future of healthcare technology! Our dedicated team is revolutionizing mental healthcare with comprehensive Provider and Patient Portals, empowering providers and patients alike. As we transition to a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), you'll play a key role in reshaping our systems, ensuring agility and scalability. In our event-driven architecture, we're navigating challenges to protect sensitive data. With the introduction of GraphQL, a Centralized Component Library, and an Authorization Service, you'll be part of our innovative strides. Join us in shaping healthcare's future and making a difference!

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Engineer to join Rula’s dynamic engineering team. This role is designed for an engineering leader who thrives in high-priority, cross-functional projects that are crucial but not confined to a single team. You’ll be at the forefront of designing and implementing scalable systems while driving technical excellence across the organization. The ideal candidate will excel in navigating ambiguity, rapidly shifting priorities, and delivering impactful solutions across various domains. You will work closely with scrum teams focused on partnerships and their integrations with patient and provider surface areas, as well as core infrastructure patterns that support all engineering teams. If you’re excited about making a tangible impact across the entire application surface, while mentoring and collaborating with a broad set of engineers, this role is for you. Join us in shaping the future of our technology and delivering innovative solutions that power our mission.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or relevant experience 

• 10+ years of experience working as a Software Engineer or Software Architect

• 5+ years of experience in technical leadership or management roles

• Experience with service oriented architecture and cloud-based technologies

• Demonstrated success in security, performance, scalability, and maintainability best practices

• Proven ability to mentor and develop engineering talent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technical initiatives with broader company goals

• Experience working in agile development environments

• Experience working on cross-functional teams

• Strong knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

• Demonstrated ability to advocate for and implement innovative technical solutions

Technical Stack

Rula's systems are written in Typescript/Node.js or Ruby on Rails, with React frontends. We use Postgres for our databases and everything is hosted on AWS. We also make heavy use of existing tools like Salesforce, Airtable, Typeform, etc. This has enabled us to scale very quickly with a small team but we’re now ready to bring much of this work in-house. We’re standing up the technical foundation that will power the future of the company. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have experience with the specific technologies in our stack, we’d still love to connect with you! on the foundational engineering infrastructure at a company where the business is already humming and we have thousands of users every day. If this sounds exciting and energizing, we’d love to talk!

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

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