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Engineering Manager

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Headspace

Headspace

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital platform for mindfulness and meditation

Hardware
Consumer Software
Social Impact
Education
Healthcare
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$131.3k - $197.1kAnnually

+ Stock Awards + Performance Incentives

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
Agile
Requirements
  • 7+ years of relevant engineering work experience
  • 2+ hands-on technical management experience
  • Exceptional system design abilities which include experience with architectural patterns of large, high-scale applications
  • Able to use business knowledge to guide the team’s technical decisions
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and process improvement skills
  • Evaluates existing applications to determine technical changes
  • Leading teams through complex multi month projects with clear goals, deliverables, measurements, and milestones
  • Excels at software delivery. You are skilled at architecting, testing, monitoring, alerting systems and are excited to apply these principles to your team
  • Ability to thrive in a startup (fast-paced, agile) environment
  • Actively coached and mentored team members in their careers
  • Been actively involved in setting a tooling strategy
  • Consistently made culture choices that positively impact all of engineering
  • BA/BS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
  • Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems
  • Build and lead a team which will help direct the Care and Marketplace business
  • Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle
  • Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility
  • Work with product and engineering teams to release services that operate at our high scale
  • Be an empathetic leader, help your team grow and realize their full potential

Headspace is a digital health platform that focuses on mindfulness and meditation to help individuals improve their mental and physical well-being. The platform offers guided meditation sessions, daily mini-meditations, and exercises aimed at managing stress, anxiety, and sleep issues. Users can access a limited selection of content for free, but a subscription to Headspace Plus unlocks the full range of resources. This subscription model provides a steady revenue stream while ensuring users have comprehensive tools for mental health improvement. Headspace distinguishes itself from competitors by offering free access to its premium service for unemployed individuals, demonstrating a commitment to supporting mental health during difficult times. The company's goal is to make mindfulness and meditation accessible to everyone, particularly during stressful periods.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$318.5M

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

9%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The exclusive partnership with Uwill positions Headspace as a key player in addressing the mental health crisis in higher education.
  • Expansion into direct-to-consumer mental health services, including coaching and therapy, broadens Headspace's market and service offerings.
  • Collaborations with Meta to introduce VR-based mental health solutions highlight Headspace's commitment to innovation and staying ahead of technological trends.

What critics are saying

  • The crowded digital wellness market requires Headspace to continuously innovate to maintain its competitive edge.
  • Dependence on subscription revenue may be vulnerable to economic downturns, affecting user retention and growth.

What makes Headspace unique

  • Headspace's commitment to accessibility, including free access for the unemployed, sets it apart in the wellness market.
  • The integration of physical exercises and daily inspirational content alongside traditional meditation offerings provides a holistic approach to mental and physical well-being.
  • Strategic partnerships with organizations like Uwill and Vitality expand Headspace's reach and impact in higher education and corporate wellness sectors.

Benefits

Unlimited Vacation

Catered Lunch

Fully Paid Health Care

Competitive Salaries

Free gym membership