Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

SEO

Posted on 8/5/2024

Grow Therapy

Grow Therapy

1,001-5,000 employees

Online platform for booking therapy sessions

Consumer Software
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$168k - $220kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Web Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Data Structures & Algorithms
Java
SEO
TypeScript
Product Design
Requirements
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Deep knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and system design.
  • Strong experience with SEO concepts and best practices for SRPs, canonicalization, sitemaps, structured data, and more.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g. Python, Java, C++).
  • Proficiency in Python and Typescript preferred.
  • Strong computer science fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design.
  • Excellent problem solving, debugging and optimization skills.
  • Passionate about using technology to solve real user problems.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and comfort with ambiguity in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Exceptional collaborator with strong communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Implement SEO best practices to ensure Grow Therapy's search result pages (SRPs) are optimized for discoverability and conversion.
  • Develop and optimize features that support deeper contextual relevance, linking, navigation, and proximate features for high search ranking.
  • Work on infrastructure to support fast, scalable queries over a large and growing index of providers.
  • Collaborate with product, design, and business teams to define requirements and ensure features align with user needs and company goals.
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.

Grow Therapy operates an online platform that connects clients with therapists, making it easier for individuals to find and book mental health services. The platform allows users to schedule appointments quickly, often within two days, which addresses the common issue of long waiting times in the mental health sector. Grow Therapy also simplifies the process of using insurance for therapy sessions, helping clients navigate what can be a complicated system. The company generates revenue by charging a commission or service fee for each booking made through its platform. Unlike many competitors, Grow Therapy focuses on speed, convenience, and a wide acceptance of various insurance providers, including major companies like Amerihealth and Blue Cross Blue Shield. The goal of Grow Therapy is to provide accessible mental health resources and support to individuals across multiple states.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$144M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

28%

1 year growth

70%

2 year growth

327%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent $88M Series C funding supports aggressive expansion and product development.
  • Partnership with Big Health integrates digital care programs with a robust provider network.
  • Increased demand for telehealth services boosts Grow Therapy's market potential.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from AI-driven startups could threaten Grow Therapy's market share.
  • New platforms like Fay may attract providers with higher earnings potential.
  • Flat deal activity in healthcare IT suggests a challenging investment environment.

What makes Grow Therapy unique

  • Grow Therapy offers a comprehensive suite of business tools for mental health providers.
  • The company partners with major insurers, ensuring wide insurance coverage for clients.
  • Grow Therapy's measurement-informed care system enhances patient outcomes and provider efficiency.

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