Director of Engineering

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 manage our membership systems, including onboarding, subscription services, and personalized member experiences. 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 staff 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
• Facilitate a one-on-one mentorship program and community with external tech leaders to support the professional growth of your team

What you will bring:

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience leading mobile development teams, particularly with typescript, Python and Flutter technologies
• Strong understanding of mobile architecture, design patterns (MVC, MVVM), and best practices
• Expertise in development tools such as GIT version control system, and CI/CD pipelines
• 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

Preferred Skills:

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience with cloud architecture, testing, monitoring, and alerting
• Familiarity with modern development methodologies and practices, including Agile/Scrum
• Strong track record of recruiting, mentoring, and retaining top engineering talent
• Healthcare experience is a plus

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*