Staff Software Engineer

At Rula, we are a remote-first company that believes mental health is just as important as physical health. We recognize that mental health issues can be complex and multifaceted, and we are dedicated to treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.

We aim to create a world where mental health is no longer stigmatized or marginalized, but rather is embraced as an integral part of one's overall well-being. 

We believe that by providing quality care that is both evidence-based and compassionate, we can empower individuals to take charge of their mental health and achieve their full potential. We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those struggling with mental health issues and we strive to be a force for positive change in the field of mental healthcare.

About the Role

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join the Patient Experience Team at Rula. This team owns the end-to-end care journey for our patients and is responsible for building the patient portal — the central platform through which patients manage every aspect of their care, from scheduling and billing to communicating with their care team and tracking their treatment plans. Our work directly drives patient engagement, retention, and operational efficiency.

As a Staff Engineer on this team, you will lead the design and development of high-impact, full-stack solutions that shape the patient experience at scale. You’ll work closely with cross-functional partners to define technical direction, guide architectural decisions, and ensure our systems are reliable, secure, and scalable. In addition to delivering mission-critical features, you’ll mentor engineers, influence the technical roadmap, and play a key role in evolving the engineering culture. Your work will directly advance our mission to make mental healthcare work for everyone.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a software engineer building and maintaining scalable, production-ready systems.

• Full-stack expertise with strong frontend and backend capabilities, including deep experience with React, state management, and frontend performance optimization. Strong backend engineering skills with TypeScript and Node.js, including API design, service architecture, data modeling, and database interactions. Demonstrated ability to design, build, and operate secure, scalable, and reliable systems across the full stack.

• Hands-on experience with microservice and/or event-based architectures.

• Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives across teams, owning the full development lifecycle from planning through launch and maintenance. Experience owning technical problem spaces beyond individual projects, identifying systemic issues, defining long-term technical direction, and driving improvements over time.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience aligning engineering efforts to business goals.

• Experience mentoring engineers, reviewing system architectures, and defining scalable design patterns.

Preferred Qualifications

While having the preferred qualifications enhances your candidacy, having all of them is not mandatory. We encourage all interested applicants to apply, even those who may not meet every preferred requirement.

• Computer Science degree or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience with modern frameworks and infrastructure including TypeScript, React, Node.js, Kafka, and AWS.

• Comfortable participating in on-call rotations; able to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues.

• Background in building products that require high reliability and accuracy (e.g., healthcare, finance, mission-critical systems).

• Prior experience in early-stage or high-growth startup environments.

We're serious about your well-being! As part of our team, full-time employees receive:

• 100% remote work environment: Working hours to support a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you can meet both professional and personal commitments (must be based in United States, currently not hiring in Hawaii)

• Attractive pay and benefits: Full transparency of pay ranges regardless of where you live in the United States

• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA

• 401(k) plan access: Start saving for your future

• Generous time-off policies: Including 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year for self-care (for most employees)

• Paid parental leave: Available for all parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adopting, and fostering

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Supporting your mental and physical health

• Quarterly department stipend: Fun team-building activities or in-person gatherings

• Community and employee resource groups: Participate in groups that celebrate employee identity and lived experiences, fostering a sense of community and belonging for all

• Home office stipend: New hire home office stipend & $50 monthly stipend to help cover internet or cell phone expenses

• Wellness at Rula program: Year-round wellness initiatives and a $50/month wellness stipend

Our team

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission of making mental healthcare work for everyone.  We are dedicated to having a culture of inclusion that will support our employees in feeling safe, seen, heard, and valued.