Full-Time

Engineering Manager

Updated on 5/7/2024

Big Health

51-200 employees

Digital therapeutics for mental health issues

Senior

Remote in USA

Required Skills

Agile

Requirements

4+ years successfully leading a cross-functional engineering team of 3 or more engineers
7+ years software engineering experience
Demonstrated success in delivering complex projects on time and within budget
Proficiency managing agile software development processes and tools
Working knowledge of web, mobile, and cloud
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Experience working with distributed teams

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the VP of Engineering, Product Owners, and other cross functional stakeholders to establish and execute against our strategic plan for Software Engineering, in line with Big Health and Product strategies
Remain close to the technology with design, architecture, and code reviews
Build, lead and serve an effective team of engineers through hiring, coaching, mentoring, feedback and hands-on career development
Implement engineering best-practices and develop technical strategy to guide short and long-term plans
Oversee product documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Performs other duties as assigned

Our Mission

At Big Health, our mission is to help millions back to good mental health by providing fully digital, non-drug options for the most common mental health conditions. Our digital therapeutics — Sleepio for insomnia, Daylight for anxiety, and Spark Direct for depression — provide treatment anytime, anywhere.

In pursuit of our mission, we’ve pioneered the first at-scale digital therapeutic business model, in partnership with some of the most prominent global healthcare organizations, including CVS Health and the UK’s NHS. Through product innovation, robust clinical evaluation, and a commitment to equity at scale, we are designing the next generation of medicine and the future of mental health care.

Our Vision

Over the next 5-10 years, digital therapeutics (DTx) will transform the delivery of health care worldwide, providing access to safe and effective evidence-based treatments to billions. Big Health is in a prime position to take the lead in this transformation.

Big Health is a remote-first company, and this role can be based anywhere in the US. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the job requirements.

Join us.

As an Engineering Manager at Big Health, you will play a pivotal, hands-on role in leading and inspiring the experienced engineering team developing our digital therapeutic apps. You will actively contribute to the technical development and evolution of our products while closely collaborating with our product, design, and clinical teams, fostering a culture of innovation and cross-functional cooperation to drive Big Health’s mission forward.

Job Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the VP of Engineering, Product Owners, and other cross functional stakeholders to establish and execute against our strategic plan for Software Engineering, in line with Big Health and Product strategies
Remain close to the technology with design, architecture, and code reviews
Build, lead and serve an effective team of engineers through hiring, coaching, mentoring, feedback and hands-on career development
Implement engineering best-practices and develop technical strategy to guide short and long-term plans
Oversee product documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience:

4+ years successfully leading a cross-functional engineering team of 3 or more engineers
7+ years software engineering experience
Demonstrated success in delivering complex projects on time and within budget
Proficiency managing agile software development processes and tools
Working knowledge of web, mobile, and cloud
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Experience working with distributed teams

Preferred Skills & Experiences:

Familiarity with AWS and its data related services
Experience with serverless technologies like AWS Lambda
Experience working with sensitive data (e.g. financial, health)
Experience developing regulated products, particularly in digital health

Life at Big Health:

Join a diverse team of all backgrounds, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer
Autonomy over your work and freedom to input
Enjoy a clearly structured personal review and development program
Quarterly happiness survey that we use to ensure we’re creating a healthy and happy workplace for ourselves
Fund for spending on personal happiness
Regular team and company events
Generous vacation and maternity/paternity policy
Competitive salary and equity package

More Background on Big Health:

Backed by leading venture capital firms, Index Ventures, Octopus Ventures, and Kaiser Permanente Ventures
With offices in London and San Francisco, Big Health’s products are used by large multinational employers and major health plans to help improve sleep and mental health. To date, more than 12 million people across 60+ countries have access to Sleepio or Daylight

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Big Health offers a unique workplace where employees focus on developing non-drug digital therapeutics for mental health issues, such as insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Working at this company means being part of a pioneering team dedicated to creating accessible, evidence-based digital treatments. The culture prioritizes inclusivity, evidence-driven results from peer-reviewed research, and an ongoing commitment to scaling affordable mental health solutions.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$156.4M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -20%

1 year growth

↓ -15%

2 year growth

↓ -14%

Benefits

Health care - We provide 100% employee coverage for medical, vision, and dental. Plus, free access to Sleepio for poor sleep, Daylight for worry and anxiety, and additional mental health benefits.

Time off - We take balance seriously. Employees get 20 days of PTO plus eight holidays, a year-end week off, and Flex Fridays. Employees also receive 10 days of paid sick leave per year.

Professional development - Employees receive a $1k USD or £800 stipend — plus five paid days off — for professional development, plus a stipend for their work-from-home setup.

Retirement savings - US Employees are eligible to participate in a 401(k) program with company match, and UK employees receive a pension program with NEST.

Team building - Apart, but never alone. We host an annual Summit in-person at our SF HQ (virtual when needed), and regular social events to keep bonds strong.

Family - Employees are eligible for parental leave on day one. Dependents are eligible for 50% coverage on our medical, vision and dental plans, plus access to Sleepio and Daylight.