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Senior Software Engineer

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Headspace

Headspace

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital platform for mindfulness and meditation

Consumer Software
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$105k - $157.5kAnnually

+ Stock Awards + Healthcare Coverage + Wellness Stipend + Retirement Savings Match + Mental Health Coaching + Parental Leave + Performance Incentives

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Web Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
React.js
Node.js
Java
TypeScript
Next.js
Product Design
HTML/CSS
Django
Requirements
  • 4+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Proven track record of successfully delivering complex web applications
  • Strong skills in modern frontend frameworks such as React, Next.js or similar, using languages such as Javascript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS.
  • Deep understanding of state management libraries, such as Redux.
  • Exposure to API Development, in Node.js, Django, Java or similar.
  • Demonstrated ability to make tough technical decisions based off of requirements, constraints, and trade-offs, with strong technical documentation and communication skills.
  • Experience with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, using frameworks such as Playwright or similar.
  • Exposure to alerting, logging and monitoring frameworks.
Responsibilities
  • Leading projects starting with gathering requirements, working closely with product, design and data engineering stakeholders, to understand problems and opportunities.
  • Contributing to and influencing the overall system architecture and quality of our product features and care platform, with high-quality technical documentation.
  • Collaborating seamlessly with engineering and cross-functional partners to define, design, ship, and monitor new features, ensuring high-quality testing. You will clearly articulate technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Setting high technical standards through code and design reviews, and improving engineering processes and procedures.
  • Offering and soliciting direct constructive feedback openly, supporting the growth of teammates with a positive beginner’s mindset.

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

8%

2 year growth

7%
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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