Full-Time

Senior Manager

Data Engineering

Posted on 8/30/2024

Headspace

Headspace

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital health platform for mindfulness and meditation

Consumer Software
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$160.9k - $241.4kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Data Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Redshift
Amplitude
Data Science
Apache Spark
Tableau
Databricks
Looker
Requirements
  • 5+ years of managing Engineers at various levels of seniority and experience
  • 4+ years of operating as a Staff-level Engineer (or an equivalent technical individual contributor role)
  • 8+ years of cumulative experience as a Software Engineer, Data Engineer, or Architect
  • You’ve built high quality data pipelines before with comprehensive unit tests suites, data quality checks etc.
  • You’ve lead a team through complex cross functional projects with clear goals, deliverables, OKRs, and milestones
  • BS degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or in a STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) or equivalent experience.
  • Extensive skills in technical and functional stakeholder management and an ability to distill complexity into easily understood concepts.
  • 8+ years of experience in big data technologies (Redshift, S3, Databricks, Datalakes, Spark…)
  • Required working experience in one of these tools Looker/Tableau/Amplitude/CoreMetrics
Responsibilities
  • Build very strong partnerships with other technology leaders that enable your team's ability to stay on the leading edge of industry solutions
  • Act as a data steward to develop and implement a clear technical vision towards high quality data solutions and architectures while reducing overall engineering tech debts
  • Lead your team members technically, to write well designed, testable, performant, and efficient code that runs on Apache Spark and Databricks Delta Lake
  • Lead, mentor and grow a team that designs, builds, and maintains mission critical data pipelines and data products for our company
  • Lead the development of a world-class data lake that meets the strict security, privacy, and compliance requirements of the healthcare industry
  • Demonstrated tenacity, resilience, and leadership experience that enables you to organize and drive cross-functional projects, overcome challenges, and propose solutions
  • Mentor and coach other engineers to build a data-driven culture at the company

Headspace is a digital health platform that focuses on mindfulness and meditation, helping 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, showcasing its 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

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$170.6M

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for digital mental health solutions boosts Headspace's user base.
  • Partnership with TikTok enhances visibility among younger demographics.
  • Fertility journey collection taps into a niche market, attracting new users.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from fitness apps with mental health features.
  • Recent layoffs may indicate financial instability or restructuring challenges.
  • Partnership with TikTok could expose Headspace to reputational risks.

What makes Headspace unique

  • Headspace offers a unique AI companion, Ebb, for personalized mental health support.
  • The platform provides free premium access to unemployed users, showcasing social responsibility.
  • Headspace's partnership with Uwill expands its reach into the higher education sector.

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Benefits

Unlimited Vacation

Catered Lunch

Fully Paid Health Care

Competitive Salaries

Free gym membership

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